The sandstone is often much hardened, the clay is porcelainised, and the limestone, still retaining its carbonic acid, assumes a crystalline texture.
"Geology"
James Geikie
He sold them, every one, retaining only a colt not quite a year old, and bought the bank stock.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
He possessed that infinite patience which is sometimes more effective in retaining love than even courage or folly.
"Command"
William McFee