So, suddenly the powerful machine, Spurning the solid earth like some huge, infuriated brute, leapt sideways, two tyres thrashing empty air, and went howling through an arch of verdure, between hedges which seemed to shrink to right and left from its devastating course.
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer
But that was over now-no more sadness, no more tears; the lost one had returned; Margaret was home again-home in the hearts of all, and nothing could dislodge her-not even the story of her birth, which Arthur Carrollton, Spurning at further deception, told to the listening servants, who, having always respected old Hagar for her position in the household as well as for her education, so superior to their own, set up a deafening shout, first for "Hagar's grandchild," and next for "Miss Margaret forever!"
"Maggie Miller"
Mary J. Holmes
Rolling over the green-sward like a ball, he landed at the feet of Carrie, who, Spurning him as she would a toad, went back to the parlor, where for more than an hour she cried from pure vexation.
"'Lena Rivers"
Mary J. Holmes