Perhaps that was the reason why, before she went to bed, she took a good look at it, and after taking off her straight, beltless, calico gown she even tried the effect of it, thrust in the stiff waistband of her petticoat, with the jeweled hilt displayed, and thought it looked charming-as indeed it did.
"Openings in the Old Trail"
Bret Harte
Meanwhile, Loudon had lined up the nine beltless citizens beside Block against the side wall.
"Paradise Bend"
William Patterson White