Now, this is not the language of an ardent suitor, who would rather wish than otherwise, that such endearing Familiarities should continue: though I don't think you need seriously accept the reading the learned Counsel, Mr. Skimpin, put on the phrase used; on the other hand, the words 'my dear creature,' were distinctly heard.
"Bardell v. Pickwick"
Percy Fitzgerald
He has a jaw set with strength; an eye mild, but indicative of the fact that he does not want too many Familiarities from strangers; a nostril large enough to snuff a wild duck across the meadows; knows how to shake hands, and can talk with head, and ear, and tail; and, save an unreasonable antipathy to cats, is perfect, and always goes with me on my walk out of town.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
She despised such things in others; but Ethelyn was human, and it is just possible that had there been nothing in expectancy she would not have submitted with so good a grace to the Familiarities with which she so constantly came in contact.
"Ethelyn's Mistake"
Mary Jane Holmes