A male voice said, "Here, little missy, you left on the safety.

"Ah, little missy, you mean the Eer-moonans, the longtoothed ones from the shadows."

"Shake a pretty leg, little missy."

"Does it turn your stomach, little missy?"

And you, little missy... what's her problem?

'By gum, little missy, an' I believe you're right an' all!' said the driver, staring at the bridge and turning quite pale.

When she shook her head he went on, That damned uppity little missy must learn a few manners, there hasn't been a letter in nearly two weeks.

He liked the way both boys looked after little Missy.

Why, you and the little Missy couldn't possibly buy a horse.

Here evidently, was one of those trusty old retainers you read about, faithful, willing, discreet, ready to do anything for "the little missy" (bless her heart!)