Example Sentences

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Oh, dear, what will mother say, if we have to go home without them!” said Guy, distinctly enough for Jessie to hear.

From Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him by Wise, Daniel

"We will, mother," said the three little kittens.

From Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse by Cory, David

“I will, mother; indeed I will,” I answered, as soon as the beatings of my heart and the sobs which burst from my breast allowed me to speak.

From Twice Lost by Stanilard, C.J.

“As you will, mother, but it is hardly worth while for so light a matter.”

From The Grateful Indian And other Stories by Kingston, William Henry Giles

On his way home the thought uppermost in his mind was, “What will mother say?”

From Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 An Illustrated Magazine by Hamilton, Gail