Flapsy

"Yes; but Polly seems ever so much older than Flapsy."

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

"My dear," said Magdalen, as they sat over their early fire, "I have talked it over with Lady Merrifield and Miss Mohun, and they both tell me that Mrs. White is very sensible, and sure to be discreet for any girl in her charge -- probably better for Flapsy than a more intellectual woman."

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Polly; Vera had her old baby title of Flapsy, which somehow suited her restless nervous motions, and Agatha had become Nag.

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Paula called drooping, and even excited alarm in her, lest Flapsy should be going into a decline.

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Flapsy, but a real sympathetic and poetic nature, which had grown up in these years.

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Flapsy, and beg her not to use dear Hubert so very very badly, which of course Magdalen refused to do, and Thekla had her first lesson on the futility of interfering with engaged folk; Paula meanwhile sent off the despatch, with one line to say that Vera was too busy to write that day.

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

"Do you hope it really, Nag, for Flapsy really was very much -- did care very much."

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

"I believe Flapsy can't live without it," sighed Agatha.

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

And as Magdalen answered with a kiss and tearful smile, "Do tell me, please, if Polly and Flapsy are nice to you?"

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

"Poor little Flapsy!" said Agatha, "I do hope this engagement may make more of a woman of her."

Modern Broods Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862