The season has been equally unpropitious to the lovelorn Phoebe Wilkins.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
By the way, the case of this lovelorn damsel begins to make some talk in the household, especially among certain little ladies, not far in their teens, of whom she has made confidants.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
She knows of every courtship that is going on; every lovelorn damsel is sure to find a patient listener and a sage adviser in her ladyship.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving