Susie Dalyell—or D’yell, as she prefers to call it, “in the true antiquous way”—is one of Mrs. Oliphant’s own charming little girls, a very Malaprop in her use of long words, and full of innocent palpitations, hopes, and fears.

One year later, in February 1987, an 80 percent popular vote for a new Constitution was seen as a vote of confidence in her presidency, and coming after her nonelectoral ascent to power, it confirmed her legitimacy and helped keep her challengers at bay.

I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.

That's Cap'in Blackie! The notorious killah!