McCrae

[ muh-krey ]

/ məˈkreɪ /

John,1872–1918, Canadian physician, soldier, and poet.

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That had been settled when Day fell, perhaps even before that, and when poor McCrae was shot by his engines.
Hurricane Island|H. B. Marriott Watson
"This gentleman's coming along with us, Mr. McCrae," he said.
Hurricane Island|H. B. Marriott Watson
Also it would show the McCrae girl that he was no common employee, but a man of influence.
Desert Conquest|A. M. Chisholm
Mrs. McCrae, looking somewhat anxious, met them at the house.
Desert Conquest|A. M. Chisholm

In two hundred yards McCrae had them steadied, hitting a gait that fairly ate up the miles.
Desert Conquest|A. M. Chisholm