... that I kept, and now received with authority, my old name; though the clerk prefixed an aspirate to it, and indulged in two syllables only. But the ancient parson knew its meaning, and looked at me with curiosity; yet, being a gentleman of the old school, put never a ... — Erema - My Father's Sin • R. D. Blackmore
... I hope you're well?" said Mr. Levy, dropping one aspirate but putting in the next with care. "Take ... — Mr. Justice Raffles • E. W. Hornung