The germ of Robinson Crusoe, the actual experience of Alexander Selkirk, went floating about for several years, and more than one artist Dallied with it, till it finally settled and took root in the mind of the one man of his generation most capable of giving it a home and working out its artistic possibilities.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
For a week he Dallied in town, without heart or courage though Val urged him to buy lumber and build, and cheered him as best she could.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
He Dallied somewhat with both; he wrote a few pretty society verses; he etched very successfully, and he painted a few pictures, which roused an art ambition within him.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas