We're going down for business, and you won't see me again until we've licked the 'rebs.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Calm returned, and I meekly licked the spoon.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
I stept out strangely moved and stooped to caress the little dog who wagged his tail and licked my hand.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse