When they hear the step of a visitor at the door, they throw a dishcloth over whatever it is they want to hide, the little drop of comfort or what not, but it doesn't deceive the visitor-at least it never deceives me!
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
How often has my father spoken in anger and derision of this one and that one who pretends to be richer than he is and deceives people for money-for money!
"Landolin"
Berthold Auerbach
He has, indeed, one peculiar long-drawn hollow whistle which goes echoing round the chimneypots and to and fro among the gables; but it never deceives you as to his position on the roof unless you are indoors and cannot see him.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies