lady superior
Example Sentences
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"That is the way he is always," declared the lady superior.
From Within an Inch of His Life by Gaboriau, Émile
"I wish to see the lady superior," he said to the lay sister at the wicket.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The maiden generally looks modest and blushing, and needs the assistance of the lady superior, who is not unfrequently obliged to represent her in conversation.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
On the evening following, a meeting of three hours' duration takes place between the chosen one and the maiden, who is accompanied by the lady superior of the marriage council.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
Late one evening the lady superior was alarmed by a violent knocking at the door.
From The Boy Knight by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
