Farther acquaintance, however, had completely fixed his affections; and he had determined to conduct Inez and her father to Valentia, and to trust to her merits to secure his father's consent to their union.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
"I have relations," said he, "in Valentia, poor indeed, but worthy and affectionate.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
He wondered where Valentia was-what she was doing.
"Orientations"
William Somerset Maugham