'You are tired, Miss Jane,' said the old servant, using the pet name in private moments.

"Yes, little 'North-West,'" she replied, using the pet name the men in barracks frequently called the child.

"Moms," whispered Roy, using the pet name Rex had invented and pressing one of his mother's hands tightly in his, "you have us.

"It's just that you're my Izzy lizard," he said, using the pet name he'd come up with for her when she was a little gift.