A group of men in white flowing robes and high conical hats-decorated with mystic symbols worked out in precious stones that looked like rubies and emeralds, though of such size that this seemed scarcely credible-were walking round and round the altar in a sort of what the irreverent Billy termed "a cakewalk."
"The Boy Aviators in Africa"
Captain Wilbur Lawton
No. This millionaire, much discussed because of his piquant originality, has put on a dress coat with two pointed tails behind, and, geared in a white shirt front and white tie, with silk socks highly colored and patent leather shoes, this splendid American product has led a cotillon and has led a cakewalk.
"Editorials-from-the-Hearst-Newspapers"
Brisbane, Arthur
Releasing her from this respectful confinement, he offered the invisible lady a gracious arm and walked up and down the room with a stateliness tempered to rhythm, a cakewalk of strange refinement.
"Gentle Julia"
Booth Tarkington