And the officer, getting up, expressed his conviction very fast that if the truth were only revealed, the old one could do a neat business in poulets de luxe as well.
"Command"
William McFee
The man, who made this reflection, was not one to leave such chattels unsecured; and procuring a large bag, he thrust into it, silver cups, and candlesticks, with several other costly articles of luxe, dress, and armour-one upon top of the other-until the sack was filled to the mouth.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
We turned out of the luxe Hotel the following day, and came to the National, where four hundred people were waiting to get in.
"My War Experiences in Two Continents"
Sarah Macnaughtan