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  • In fact, Morton Cockley had instantaneously seen the error of his ways and was hastening to apologize but the next thing he knew was absolute blackness as Rojas slammed the lid shut.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • In fact, Morton Cockley had instantaneously seen the error of his ways and was hastening to apologize but the next thing he knew was absolute blackness as Rojas slammed the lid shut.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • Cockley the chapel crier was a damp and changed man.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • Cockley the chapel crier was a damp and changed man.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • Cockley went out the back door and was never seen again.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • Cockley went out the back door and was never seen again.

    Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

  • We were going down the street when Cockley struck an attitude and pointed to a sign over the way:

    A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" William H. Maher

  • I didn't get it quite clear in my mind whether Cockley was guying me or not, but he looked as if he were simply trying to be sociable.

    A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" William H. Maher

  • He gave Cockley a very warm reception, as if thoroughly glad to see him.

    A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" William H. Maher

  • Thus the Cockley, a little tributary of Wordsworth's _Duddon_, is by the natives of Donnerdale invariably called Cocklety beck; whether for the sake of euphony, your readers may decide.

    Notes and Queries, Number 19, March 9, 1850 Various

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