But the times became adverse before I was firmly settled, and, to be plain, I can but just keep things going without a loan-dear Bella will not be able to go to the sea this year; but we are both determined not to borrow.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
You can hang round the corner with Bella, and Tom can come up to me in tears, at stated intervals, and ask me if I've found anything yet.
"A Hazard of New Fortunes, Part Fifth"
William Dean Howells
"Young Mr. Hardy," said Bella, impressively.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs