Wann ’s der Schneider is don wet ich net in siner howt si wann my olty tzurick coom’d.
— from Pennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two acts by E. H. (Edward H.) Rauch

O surely, what is needed is some human messenger in whom the gospel of peace dwells like summer sunshine and fragrance, and whose feet are shod with readiness to carry that gracious summer to others.
— from The Whole Armour of God by John Henry Jowett

"Were I not in such haste 't would be to cudgel some manners into thy big carcase, Master Insolent; but come now, prythee be a good lad and bring me to the governor, the captain, and the elder, for time and tide are pressing, and I would fain be gone."
— from Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims by Jane G. (Jane Goodwin) Austin

Either the mortification she had undergone had in reality a serious effect upon her health, or, what is not improbable, she had recourse to this expedient to pain his haughty spirit, and in some degree to lessen his triumph.
— from History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 04 by Friedrich Schiller

Warsaw is now in Swedish hands, but you will not find the king there.
— from The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1 (of 2) by Henryk Sienkiewicz

”—“The young queen, who is now in Scotland, had a great deal to do with it; but then, to be sure, my son may have been imprudent.
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by Honoré de Balzac

In 1915 the growth of the movement warranted its national incorporation; so headquarters were established in Washington, D. C., and the name changed to Girl Scouts, Incorporated.
— from Educational Work of the Girl Scouts by Louise Stevens Bryant