We old bachelors are the lay priests of society, and many come to us with confessions they 'd scruple about making to the regular authorities.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
No, they are like the old bachelors who write about how to bring up children.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
She and Mrs. Hemphill hold the power of life and death over all bachelors.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford