"Don't see where that idea comes in," said the obtuse Querist.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
Then, our Querist may ask, Why is the term, "she is a beautiful lady," so hopelessly out of style?
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
One of the difficulties in reaching any knowledge of the real belief of the people is that they are usually examined by leading questions, and are apt to reply affirmatively to whatever the Querist puts to them.
"Impressions of South Africa"
James Bryce