"Though I am homely, lank and lean, I can at least be neat and clean," said he, as he started back for the sunning-bank.
"Mrs. Peter Rabbit"
Thornton W. Burgess
"Do you know, your people were awfully good to me," this long, lank, lazy-looking man went on-but now he seemed more interested than when talking about Lady Adela's novel.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The lank old Confederate took a step forward to call Boone back, but Melissy caught him by the sleeve.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine