Although I had not the pleasure of his personal acquaintance, I had more than once wondered why he did not try banting.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh
She confessed to banting, but drew the line at anything more exhausting.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon
Her interest and surprise were very flattering, and when the subject had been well discussed she promised to prevent any further escapades of this sort, and advised Cordy to try the banting method for the few remaining weeks of her stay.
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott