That is to say, it did not quite reach its aim; for Lionel had instinctively raised his hand, and the missile fell harmlessly on to the table again-not altogether harmlessly, either, for in falling the lid had opened and the ink was now flowing over Lady Rosamund's open album.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
harmlessly a bullet or two zipped after him as he disappeared.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
He had admired, he had flirted harmlessly enough, he had shed presents and given parties, but somehow he felt that amongst all those society beauties there had not been one comparable to this wild rose of the foothills.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum