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Fortunately Ben had provided himself with a few stivers, or the musical bag must have tinkled before him in vain.

From Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates by Dodge, Mary Mapes

The story of my hopes would have tinkled in his ears like the blarings of a child's trumpet.

From Montlivet by Smith, Alice Prescott

The cat's tail certainly brushed against the Candy Rabbit, but the sweet chap may have tinkled against the glass globe himself.

From The Story of a Candy Rabbit by Smith, Harry L.

For when love's feet have tinkled   On the pathway women go, Though one be old and wrinkled,   She's not forgetful—no!

From Songs and Other Verse by Field, Eugene