Instead of Besmirching bits of primitive and ugly legend like the solemn introduction of Adam's rib into the prayers, a few new prayers of great beauty-some day you must tell me who wrote them, for I suppose you know?
"The Case of Richard Meynell"
Mrs. Humphrey Ward
From that time to this love had prevailed, and as Yuki Chan climbed on the porch, Besmirching its shining surface with her muddy little feet, that had been guiltless of sandals all day, the faces of the two old people lighted up with sudden joy.
"Little Sister Snow"
Frances Little
In his eyes she had shown herself not only reckless and treacherous, but indelicate, vulgar, capable of Besmirching the most sacred and intimate of relations.
"The Marriage of William Ashe"
Mrs. Humphry Ward