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She felt quite big and managing since she had paid a visit to the Smileys, and had a plan for going to buy the pipes "all by my own self."

From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.

I mean to have my supper to myself, as I likes it, if all the Mother Smileys in London choose to come the way.

From Orley Farm by Trollope, Anthony

No, none of the Smileys were to be seen.

From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.

"If I see the Smileys," thought Peggy, "I'll tell them what she said."

From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.

Below the Smileys came another boy, who was generally to be seen in their company, and who, according to Peggy, rejoiced in the name of "Tip."

From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.