English lords and ladies now and then occupy the first story, and consequently the garret-rooms are continually inhabited by impoverished but highly distinguished scions of English "county families."
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
If these spoiled scions wouldn't give up their ship, at least he might induce them to go where he wanted.
"The World with a Thousand Moons"
Edmond Hamilton
Directly after he had paid his respects to his wife and received the young scions of ancient aristocratic houses, that were being presented to him, he turned with great alacrity to Lydie and engaged her in close conversation.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy