Snuffin

"Go ahead, Snuffin!" said the big man, mopping his face with a large silk handkerchief, which, even at that distance, gave out a powerful perfume.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

"Go ahead, Snuffin, and we will settle this matter later," and, adjusting a large rose in his buttonhole, the self-important individual took his place on the cushioned seat at the wheel, while the big red motor boat drew off down the river.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

"Snuffin, I'll have a talk with you when we get home," he finally said, most significantly.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

"Well, I asked you a question, Snuffin!" exclaimed the red-faced man sharply.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

Snuffin, the great tobacco-merchant, broke off the marriage which was on the tapis between him and their second daughter; and was it true that a mulatto lady came over from the Havanna and forbade the match? '

The Book of Snobs William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

Snuffin, the great tobacco-merchant, broke off the marriage which was on the tapis between him and their second daughter; and was it true that a mulatto lady came over from the Havanna and forbade the match?’

The Book of Snobs 2006

Did you hear it, Snuffin? "puffed the important man.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

I think I know Snuffin -- he used to work for me, I now recall. "

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton

Have we suffered any damage, Snuffin? "and he looked back at a grimy-faced mechinician who was oiling the big, throbbing motor, which was now running with the clutch out.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a Fortune Victor [pseud.] Appleton