But, however this remonstrancemight have staggered or delayed his determination, I do not supposethat it would ultimately have prevented the marriage, had it not beenseconded by the assurance that I hesitated not in giving, of yoursister's indifference.
It is truly delightful to a philanthropicmind to see these gallant men staggering along under the influence ofan overflow both of animal and ardent spirits; more especially when weremember that the following them about, and jesting with them, affords acheap and innocent amusement for the boy population.
Like a gas-lamp in the street, with the windin the pipe, he had exhibited for a moment an unnatural brilliancy, thensank so low as to be scarcely discernible; after a short interval, hehad burst out again, to enlighten for a moment; then flickered with anuncertain, staggering sort of light, and then gone out altogether.
"'Mr. Winkle actually staggered with astonishment as he heard hisown costume thus minutely described.
Thelips which had been compressed in dogged sullenness throughout,quivered and parted involuntarily; the face turned ashy pale as the coldperspiration broke forth from every pore; the sturdy limbs of the felontrembled, and he staggered in the dock.
( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) '"How do you know my name, old nut-cracker face?" inquired Tom Smart,rather staggered; though he pretended to carry it off so well.
I hope you are the same,Sir?Why, if I felt less like a walking brandy-bottle I shouldn't be quiteso staggery this mornin',' replied Sam.
( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) 'She had fainted one evening in her husband's arms, and he had borne herto the open window, to revive her with the air, when the light of themoon falling full upon her face, showed him a change upon her features,which made him stagger beneath her weight, like a helpless infant.