Zoe was a member of that branch of American society which laughs at the theory of chaperons.
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
She was well aware, though those about her were not, that her father's old soldier servant and his wife were really more efficient and vigilant chaperons than the kind, gentle governess had been.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Twelve struck in the middle of a quadrille, which was accordingly interrupted by general shaking of hands among chaperons, dancers, and all.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond