"What about Desiree?
Not much wholesome Anglo-Saxon there at any rate." "I was called Desiree because I was so very much desired.

Mother says it just fits me." An indignant titter went round the room and Rachel frowned.
"I'm afraid you won't find yourself so much desired here," she said sarcastically.

"I'll enter you British, though I have my doubts.

Now come along, all three of you, and lay your hands on this book.

You've got to take an oath of allegiance.