It used to be a sight to watch them, knee-deep in the brooks, with their tenty-tointy feet shining through the ripples, as they hunted for water-cresses and sweet flag-root; but catch one of your new-fangled young ones at anything with so much human nature in it.
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens
I opened them wide, she astonished me so; and, as true as you live, she began to tickle them with a tenty-tointy brush.
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens
Then I tied a blue ribbon about its neck, and attached to that a tenty-tointy note which contained these lines: Farewell, noble prince, my fond heart is gushing With thoughts that no language can ever reveal; With the sweetest affection this warm cheek is blushing, And hopes to my maidenly bosom will steal, Of a time when our souls, with united expression, Shall mingle with harmony more than divine; And the priest-be he Greek, or of any profession- Shall bless this poor hand as it clings unto thine.
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens
