To test his condition further he took note of the fine mass of the great dry-goods store on the hither corner, blocking itself out of the blue-black night, and of the Gothic beauty of the church beyond, so near that the Coffle of captives might have issued from its sculptured portal, after vain prayer.
"Short Stories and Essays From "Literature and Life""
William Dean Howells
How was it with them, when the Coffle worked slowly or swiftly past the door where the bread and coffee were given out, and word passed to the rear that the supply was exhausted?
"Short Stories and Essays From "Literature and Life""
William Dean Howells
He was not only walking by the Broadway Coffle, he was creeping by.
"Short Stories and Essays From "Literature and Life""
William Dean Howells