But when we take into consideration the superior resources of the United States, they were, to say the least, equally negligent and resentful to their helpless enemies.
— from The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy by James Carson Elliott

Of the Hamilton students she had met only Lillian Walbert, Alida Burton and Lola Elster; not a representative trio of Hamilton girls.
— from Marjorie Dean at Hamilton Arms by Josephine Chase

Isabel kept Susan until afternoon, and strolled with her across the road to show her the pretty house that had been the Wallaces' home, in her mother's lifetime, empty now, and ready to lease.
— from Saturday's Child by Kathleen Thompson Norris

The danger is increased by the fact that women, who, on account of their sex, are more likely lo escape notice, are really the most desperate.
— from The Insurrection in Paris by Davy (An Englishman)