My mother wondered-for both she and my father were great wonderers, as are all, whether high or low, who have lived only with one set of people-my mother wondered that, instead of seeking acquaintance in the city with old Jews and persons of whom nobody had ever heard, I could not find companions of my own age and rank in life: for instance, my schoolfellow and friend, Lord Mowbray, who was now in town, just returned from abroad, a fine young officer, "much admired here by the ladies, I can assure you, Harrington," added my mother.
"Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]"
Maria Edgeworth
Then they would pass on and give place to other wonderers.
"Careers of Danger and Daring"
Cleveland Moffett