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In this triplicate role, she is first a romantic eloper, then a wife struggling with her husband in the American wilderness, then the forgiving wife of a philandering notable.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the unsuspecting eloper reached the Trumet church, it would be the aunt, not the niece, who awaited him.

From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

"It's not an eloper they're after, but a desperado."

From The Daughter of Anderson Crow by McCutcheon, George Barr

Once get the would-be eloper aboard the Lady May, and, even though the warning note should remain undelivered, he— Issy smiled, and the ghastliness of that smile was unnoticed by his companions.

From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

Who for Danae and Europa Changed thy shape, thou bold eloper!

From Wine, Women, and Song Mediaeval Latin Students' songs; Now first translated into English verse by Symonds, John Addington