The door stood open as was the universal custom in Britain, for nowhere was hospitality so lavishly practised, and it was thought that a closed door might deter a passerby from entering.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
His "Whoas" and "Bings" were delivered in a husky whisper, and his equestrianism was established by action mostly of the mind, the accompanying artistry of the feet being unintelligible to the passerby.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington
Every passerby can look in.
"Three Thousand Dollars"
Anna Katharine Green