The several chambers may represent several classes, or again the double-chamber system may be in fact merely a technical division, with the same interests present in both chambers.
— from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. (Ernest Watson) Burgess

cried Mr. Rochester suddenly.
— from Jane Eyre: An Autobiography by Charlotte Brontë

The meaning of representative government is, that the whole people, or some numerous portion of them, exercise through deputies periodically elected by themselves the ultimate controlling power, which, in every constitution, must reside somewhere.
— from Considerations on Representative Government by John Stuart Mill

"Confound Mrs. Rachael!" said the gentleman.
— from Bleak House by Charles Dickens

'Mr Lightwood,' pursued her husband, 'as chance has brought us face to face at last—which is not to be wondered at, for the wonder is, that, in spite of all my pains to the contrary, chance has not confronted us together sooner—I have only to remind you that you have been at my house, and to add that I have not changed my residence.' 'Sir' returned Lightwood, with a meaning glance towards Bella, 'my position is a truly painful one.
— from Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

The Magical Control of the Sun AS THE MAGICIAN thinks he can make rain, so he fancies he can cause the sun to shine, and can hasten or stay its going down.
— from The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion by James George Frazer

Come, Miss Redbud, suppose we converse on the subject of flowers, or something that is more light and cheerful."
— from The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier by John Esten Cooke

From the impression made on his mind by these considerations, Mr. R. said, he would be wanting to himself and his country, if he agreed to the bill.
— from Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 2 (of 16) by United States. Congress

And if, in the end—more’s the pity— There is fame more than money to spare— There’s a van-man I know in the city Who’ll convey me, right side up with care.
— from Verses popular and humorous by Henry Lawson

A very fine packet, containing many rare stamps, all arranged in order, and mounted ready to price or remove to a collection.
— from Stamp Collecting as a Pastime by Edward J. (Edward James) Nankivell

Especially for Salmon Mayonnaise, White Mayonnaise with Whipped Cream Mustard Russian Sour Cream SALAD AND SALAD DRESSINGS Directions for Making To Marinate Asparagus Banana Dainty Beet Beet and Cauliflower Bohemian Brain
— from The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc. by Florence Kreisler Greenbaum

Aliment: dry diet; avoid much bread, as well as salted or twice cooked meats, rich sauces, etc. Cathartics, saline and hydragogue: to relieve portal congestion.
— from Merck's 1899 Manual of the Materia Medica by Merck & Co.

Complication There are several other diseases that might be named, which I reserve for a section on another part of Africa, and confine my remarks simply to the complication of the native with foreign.
— from Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party by Martin Robison Delany

—The many varieties of the common Hydrangea are all valuable for the greenhouse, particularly Cyanoclada , Mariesii , Rosea , Stellata , and Thomas Hogg.
— from Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens by E. T. (Ernest Thomas) Cook

A Cavalry regiment—the 9th Lancers—and the Cape Mounted Rifles shared in the assault, which led to the only complete 231 and unqualified success we ever obtained in Cape Colony.
— from War and the Arme Blanche by Erskine Childers