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It was expected in the village that Betsy would get off, being that she and her husband worked for Captain Gobbleall, and Nanny was known, when “a bit overtaken,” to have sauced Miss Sophy.

From The Carbonels by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)

Father," saith she, "I cry thee pardon if I have sauced thee; but dost not mind the rhyme thou art so fond of?—

From A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales by Rives, Amélie