check-string

His judgment had been whirled — he told himself it had been whirled, but it had really only been tweaked — from its centre, had performed its giddy orbit, and now the check-string had brought it back to the point from whence it had set out, namely, that she was merely a pretty woman.

Red Pottage 2004

Besides, in case of danger, the diver has always his check-string fastened to the raft, and at the least warning can be quickly hauled to the surface.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon 2003

Monsieur D'Arblet waited a few minutes, watching her; then, as she did not raise her head from the cushions of the carriage, where she had buried it, the Frenchman pulled the check-string of the carriage.

Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance H. Lovett Cameron

Herzog pulled the check-string communicating with the coachman and alighted.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

Then, violently pulling the check-string, "Stop" she gasped; "and _will you_ have the goodness to get out?"

The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Various

"I really believe it is -- that is certainly our livery; pull the check-string, and stop the carriage."

The Garies and Their Friends Frank J. Webb

He opened the door without noise, got into the coach, and pulled the check-string.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. Various

The argument was maintained with great warmth on both sides, until at length Sheridan affected to lose his temper, and pulling the check-string, commanded the coachman to let him out instantly, protesting that he would not ride another yard with a man who held such opinions, and supported them in such a manner.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 536, March 3, 1832 Various

He pulled the check-string as we reached the house, adding, "This is it," and absurdly correcting himself with

A Confederate girl's diary, 1913

She pulled the check-string and gave the order, "Home!"

The Woman with the Fan Robert Smythe Hichens 1907