innocent as a lamb

Example Sentences

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Pulling at the ropes with us, she would give him sly pinches, and then look another way, innocent as a lamb.

From Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I by Melville, Herman

And say," went on Frank, "I put a chair in back for ma, and rode along the avenue as innocent as a lamb.

From The Girl Scout Pioneers or Winning the First B. C. by Garis, Lilian

“It’s no fault of mine, Patrick,” said Bob, looking meaningly at the Captain, who appeared as innocent as a lamb.

From Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights by Grayson, J. J.

We will mention, however, that when he went into the vegetable business he was innocent as a lamb, and verdant as one of his own green peapods, and of course he made some curious mistakes.

From The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales by Durivage, Francis A. (Francis Alexander)

Not but what I believe you're innocent as a lamb about Mrs Lupex; that is, as far as any harm goes.

From The Small House at Allington by Trollope, Anthony