I was afraid to sleep, lest the "feelin'" should take wings.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Not to marry, of course; that, under present conditions, would never do; but to make sure of Betty, lest some one come and steal into her heart before his return.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Oh, do not delay, lest it be too late.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever