No, there is yet another-the incredibly short space of time in which the refined and civilized being can turn into a stony-hearted demon; and the causes which accomplish such transmogrification are twain-the parting with all his illusions, and the parting with all his cash.
"The Sign of the Spider"
Bertram Mitford
The transmogrification of his temperament after living in Toledo was profound.
"Promenades of an Impressionist"
James Huneker
Almost in the wink of an eyelash he passed through a process of transmogrification that not only bewildered him but caused the entire community to sit up and take notice of him.
"Anderson Crow, Detective"
George Barr McCutcheon