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Their master evidently rode in the sleigh, and no sooner had it pulled up than he sprang out upon the snow and in a twinkling was doffing his hat to Valerie St. Antoine.

From The Great White Army by Pemberton, Max, Sir

The little animal began to climb the wisteria vine, and presently was doffing his tiny red cap to the children, who shrieked with delight.

From Polly of the Hospital Staff by Dowd, Emma C.