As it was, in obedience to her mother's nudges and admonitions to "Hit 'm up again," she gave the ponies flick after flick with the whip, and increased the restiveness consequent upon plenty of spirit and too much corn.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
He did not mind the nudges and half-smiles among the rustic congregation, but answered the questions put to him with the others, in his strong man's voice, as simply and naturally as a child.
"Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories"
Mrs. Woods Baker
This question brought more nudges and glances from Mrs. Snawdor, none of which were lost on the boy.
"Calvary Alley"
Alice Hegan Rice