The countess and her maids were busy at the laces and the freshening of faded colours, until the earl's state robes were got ready; when he was called upon to fit them on, that the keen glance of ladies' eyes might see if there was a flaw or a speck to be removed.
— from Life of Father Ignatius of St. Paul, Passionist (The Hon. & Rev. George Spencer). by Pius a Sp. Sancto (Pius a Spiritu Sancto)

Still he continued to make able reports to the government on lighthouses, electric machines, steam-engines, and the like.
— from Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous by Sarah Knowles Bolton

"Go on, lad——" "Excuse me, sorry"—Molly was speaking—"this is Billy MacKay.
— from Bulldog Carney by William Alexander Fraser