toplofty

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Toplofty asked you to dinner to-night and I accepted for you—hope that was all right.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily

Her grandmother, who was a Toplofty, made all her grandchildren walk daily across a polished floor with sand-bags on their heads.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily

On the evening of the theater party, Mrs. Toplofty herself stands in the lobby to receive the guests.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily

Mrs. Toplofty takes matters in her own hands and makes Mr. Doe and your husband carry the logs, smoke and all, and throw them into the yard.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily