"I was only waiting for you to give the word, sir," said Maurice, reverting to the habit of respect at any fresh display of the other's pretensions; and opening the door, he gave a shrill whistle.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"There's nothing, my daughter," said Major Dudley, reverting to Julia's question, "there's nothing can positively thwart a villain except steel or lead.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
"I'm sorry the chap should have turned out so badly," said Gerard, his mind reverting to the almost direct cut Harry Maitland had given him on the last occasion of their meeting, and when he himself was down on his luck.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford