Such individuals the Germans not inaptly call "self-contained men," and of these was Joe Nelligan one.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Most of her works might, indeed, not inaptly be called 'Looking Backward.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
But there appears to be no finality about the second cartoon so far as the Dinner is concerned, and it is no unusual thing in lively times for the subjects to be given at the last moment by telegram to Mr. Sambourne; so that his condition of mind during the Thursday following the Dinner may not inaptly be compared to that of an anxious fireman waiting for a "call."
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann