Drysdale

¹ British

/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

Sir George Russell . 1912–81, Australian painter, esp of landscapes

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Drysdale ² British

/ ˈdraɪzdeɪl /

noun

a New Zealand breed of sheep with hair growing among its wool: bred for its coat which is used in making carpets

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Her name was Mrs. Drysdale, and she had gentle eyes that drooped down just a hint at each corner, giving her a sweet, doelike appearance.

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Aunt Kitty was eager to take her up on this offer and get some clues to the murder mystery, so we called at Mrs. Drysdale’s home at six o’clock sharp.

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“Please, won’t you follow me into the dining room,” Mrs. Drysdale was saying with another few curtsies.

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Mr. Drysdale turned from the window at the sound of his name and seemed to snap back into the present moment.

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“And your niece Penelope Potter, I presume? Mrs. Drysdale told me of your arrival.”

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