What were some nicknames Helmer called his wife?

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Since Helmer treats his wife much as he would a puppy or a small child, most of his nicknames for her include the word "little". She is no more than a plaything, a "doll", to him. Some of his nicknames are "singing lark", "little squirrel", and "little spendthrift".

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