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Here Traffic is wooed as though she were a Woman, and Gold is put to bed with Time, and there is much joy over their Bantling, which is christened Interest.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... George Augustus Sala 1861
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"Bantling," he said with his droll smile, "do you like peppermint bull's-eyes?"
Explorers of the Dawn Mazo De la Roche 1920
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He had dancing practice with Mrs. Landry, followed by foils practice with Mr. Bantling, followed by supervised jigsaw-puzzling with Mrs. Canabriss.
Worldshaker Richard Harland 2009
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He had dancing practice with Mrs. Landry, followed by foils practice with Mr. Bantling, followed by supervised jigsaw-puzzling with Mrs. Canabriss.
Worldshaker Richard Harland 2009
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The humorous view of his situation was generally taken, but it was uttered only by Ralph Touchett, who, in the privacy of his own apartment, when Bantling smoked a cigar there, indulged in goodness knew what strong comedy on the subject of the all-judging one and her British backer.
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Then Miss Stackpole and Bantling have gone out to a cafe to eat an ice — Miss Stackpole delights in an ice.
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Ah, I am afraid Bantling was ashamed of me, said Lord Warburton, laughing.
Chapter XXVII 1917
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I am afraid, however, that Bantling has not; he may have some surprises.
Chapter XIX 1917
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However, he went on, more brightly, the good Bantling never does, and, whatever happens, he will take care of Henrietta.
Chapter XVII 1917
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Mr. Bantling had stood by, without claiming a recognition, but he now took occasion to nod to his lordship, who answered him with a friendly Oh, you here, Bantling?
Chapter XXVII 1917
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