"Mr. Dryfoos," Palpitated Mrs. Mandel, "I can't remain here, after the language your daughter has used to me-I can't let you leave me-I-I'm afraid of her-" "Lock yourself up, then," said the old man, rudely.
"A Hazard of New Fortunes, Part Fifth"
William Dean Howells
Her heart Palpitated-there was a moment's pause: the reply was brief, but awful.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Stas perceived at once that she was in no danger, but his legs yet trembled under him, his heart Palpitated violently, and before he recovered from the sensation, he began to speak in a choking voice, full of grief and anger: "Nell!
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz