Fifty times had he consulted Fortune, as it were, to ask if this moment had yet arrived; but hitherto ever unsuccessfully,-Merl won on as before.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
A disabled dog which had been unsuccessfully nursed for several days was sacrificed on the altar of hard luck, and the other dogs were thereupon given a liberal feed, in which we shared.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Tensor moved closer to observe, but the one who had seen him first continued shouting shrill, ear-splitting noises at its companion, who seemed to be trying unsuccessfully to obey.
"Fair and Warmer"
E. G. von Wald