lady superior

Example Sentences

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They followed, in adopting this measure, the advice and the example of the lady superior.

From King Alfred of England Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

"That is the way he is always," declared the lady superior.

From Within an Inch of His Life by Gaboriau, Émile

My message is by word of mouth, and I am free to impart it to no one but to the lady superior.

From Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 by Reed, Talbot Baines

They were always satisfied; and the lady superior led them through the building, and bowed to them, exclaiming: 'We love them so much, the poor little dears!

From The Count's Millions by Gaboriau, Émile

"The doctor does not want to hear his name mentioned," replied the lady superior.

From Within an Inch of His Life by Gaboriau, Émile