"How and to whom have you had the insolence-" She stopped, overcome by passion; and Kate replied,-"To all who pleased to listen, my Lady, I have said what doubtless is not often uttered in such choice company, but what, if I mistake not greatly, their ears will grow familiar with Erelong."
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
As to the Maltese peasantry, who were thus summarily transferred from one mastership to another without being permitted any voice whatever in the matter, they naturally received the new-comers at first with considerable reservation, but were soon on friendly terms with them, and Erelong they cordially joined interests.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
Buddy's first mistrust was not long in passing, and, once Gray had penetrated his guard, the boy was won completely, the pendulum swung to the opposite extreme, and Erelong suspicion changed to liking, then to approval, and at last to open, extravagant admiration.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach