In fact, I had considered popular traditions of the kind as fair foundations for authors of fiction to build upon, and made use of the one in question accordingly, I am not disposed to contest the matter, however, and indeed consider myself so completely Overpaid by the public for my trivial performances, that I am content to submit to any deduction, which, in their after-thoughts, they may think proper to make.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The Overpaid bureaucrats, in order to increase their staff and expand their territory, are continually planning new "services" and getting their politico friends to appropriate money for them.
"Down-with-the-Cities"
Nakashima, Tadashi
Your own gratification will induce you to shew her the public places, and render her every service in your power; which will be more than Overpaid by associating with her; for it is indeed a delight to be in her company.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft