He didn't answer for a moment, then trying to twist up his mouth into a smile he said as he roused himself: I fear I'm somewhat glum for a birthday party, but I've had so many of them; besides, I'm bothered about the slump!
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann
It seemed funny that Miller shouldn't make the team out and that Ole Skjarsen should have been left off; but the best of men will slump, as Bost explained, and he had picked the team that he thought would do the most good for Siwash.
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch
Upon this, he allowed himself to slump inwardly till the curve in the back of his neck rested against the curved top of the back of the seat.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington