It can only be a coincidence," Katharine said.
— from Katharine Frensham: A Novel by Beatrice Harraden

Wilt thou, a man of lofty virtue, choose that ever the reproach should come to thee of hanging up a brave and courteous knight, such as I once did bear the title of?”
— from Jaufry the Knight and the Fair Brunissende: A Tale of the Times of King Arthur by Mary-Lafon, Jean Bernard Lafon, called

Tsusima took from his saddle-bow a tiny crystal box, closed by a cunningly knotted silk cord.
— from The Usurper: An Episode in Japanese History by Judith Gautier

But by now Nina had become thoroughly interested in what he was telling her and her sympathetic eyes had a way of urging confidences, and besides, as Carpazzi knew, she was very fond of Cecelia.
— from The Title Market by Emily Post

Instances have been noted [11] at Wonastow and Raglan, in Monmouthshire; Lydney and Newland, in Gloucestershire; Blackmere, Brampton Abbots, Colwell, Kingdon, St [12] Weonards, Whitchurch, and Wigmore, in Herefordshire; and at Broadway and Great Malvern, in Worcestershire.
— from Old Crosses and Lychgates by Aymer Vallance

Blessed Allah!” cried Kasam, striking his forehead in despair.
— from Daughters of Destiny by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum