One felt that the delivery of a hat, Smallsword, cane, or message possessed at least the dignity, the entire absence of all worldly considerations that belong to the Sunday alms.
"The Passionate Elopement"
Compton Mackenzie
I say I'll pay him with six inches of Smallsword.
"The Passionate Elopement"
Compton Mackenzie
Mr. Allen was a man of good height and broad shoulders, with piercing black eyes, reminding one more of the Smallsword than aught else I can think of.
"Richard Carvel, Complete"
Winston Churchill Last Updated: March 5, 2009