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The grotto of Polyphemus and the cave of Cæcus would have appeared to him pleasanter than the gardens of Armida, if Clementine's little red jacket had been promenading in them.

From The Man With The Broken Ear by Holt, Henry

During this time Antoinette had been promenading the walk in front of the house, inhaling the jasmine-perfumed air, pouring out her heart to the night and to the stars.

From Samuel Brohl and Company by Cherbuliez, Victor

Bull Neck Burke, the wrestler, who tied Zabisko once on the stage of the old Grand Opera House in 1913, had been promenading with Mollie Malone, of the Champagne Girls and Gay Burlesquers Company.

From Tutt and Mr. Tutt by Train, Arthur Cheney

One of our party had been promenading the broiling streets of Halifax without his coat!

From The Englishwoman in America by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)