The Purloiner of love had introduced herself under cover of the pity in which Maud had believed.
"Cosmopolis, Complete"
Paul Bourget Last Updated: March 3, 2009
I always imagined that pickpocketing was a part of your business left only to the plebeian Purloiner; now I know, to my cost, that you do not disdain that manual accomplishment."
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009
In the sudden burst of enthusiasm roused by the fair Purloiner, he forgot all else; the precious volume in his hand drooped, touched the flame of a wax-light on the table, and in another instant the great Holberton Album, that Album of European reputation-was burning before our eyes-its invaluable leaves were curling, and blackening, and smoking under the devouring flame!
"The Lumley Autograph"
Susan Fenimore Cooper