Old Peg

He always told lots of stories, but without a doubt the one he told most often was about a Possum Hollow hoedown held at his house, to which several musicians were invited, including a traveling mandolin player with one leg named, Old Peg, who spent the night in their home.

Vp Remarks At The Funeral Of His Father Albert Gore Sr ITY National Archives 1998

But this woman, this pretend Old Peg, she meant it.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

When Alvin's fury died, when the white-hot rage was gone, when deep justice stopped demanding the death of the killer of Old Peg, all that was left was the broken body in his arms, the blood on his apron, the memory of murder.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

The salamander was back on the table and Old Peg was gone.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

"Well like her or not, if Arthur's to get an education it's going to be from her or nobody," says Old Peg, talking plain sense as usual, but does Horace listen?

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"Well, if you're so all-fired sure you know the answer, Old Peg, why'd you bother asking the question?"

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"If you don't mind I've got a thing or two I'd like to discuss with you," said Old Peg.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"It'll give him the same benefit it gives any other boy or girl," said Old Peg.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"Well, that's a pretty story, Arthur," said Old Peg.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Sure enough, Horace turned to Old Peg as if Wiseman didn't even exist.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989