neddy

He snatched a towel and a bottle of water, and hurried Neddy from the dressing-room to the ring.

Is such an action common on the father's part, or is my Neddy the sweetest, dearest little bird in the world?

I am no conceited body; no newspaper Neddy; no pot-house witty person.

Neddy had so far led an honest life, and did not fall into habits of thievery without some feelings of compunction.