Dame Fortune

Example Sentences

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“What happened? Dame Fortune frowned. Intel must be well-positioned and ready when Dame Fortune smiles again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023

He was no sooner in Aiken than Dame Fortune ceased minding the other small boy, and turned her petulant eyes upon Larkin.

From It, and Other Stories by Morris, Gouverneur

"Let Dame Fortune only deal me trumps," said I, "and I'll promise never 'to look into my neighbor's hand.'"

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James

While the plan was still under consideration, Dame Fortune resolved to smile upon Fred Lawrence.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

And this is the wisdom of our Northmen who have well tamed Dame Fortune and have set their sure brand upon her.

From Seeds of Pine by Canuck, Janey