superscription

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The handwriting of the superscription made him look so blank that the others noticed his face and were silent.

From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew

The superscription told him that it was from Millie Stretton.

From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

"From the King!" exclaimed Sir John Grey--"from the King!--a letter to me!"--and he held the packet to the lamp, and gazed on the superscription attentively.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

From Isa," Virginia said as she glanced at the superscription; then tearing open the envelope, and glancing down the first page, "Molly is married! to a rich planter, too!

From Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children by Finley, Martha

He glanced at the superscription and gave it back.

From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)