Of course it ought to make a keen preliminary examination of the projects proposed, and keep a sharp look-out against Swindling or ill-considered schemes; but if the project is sound and likely, it should be ready to lend the requisite capital at a low interest.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
You're all in league with this Swindling young thief, who is trying to bluff me out of money.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford
My own opinion is that it's no better than Swindling.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith