confidence-man

This disingenuous answer promoted me, in six months, to be chief confidence-man.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

This sentiment met with such instantaneous second that the confidence-man withdrew precipitately.

The Winds of Chance Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

As he walked toward his temporary home he beheld quite a gathering of citizens, and paused long enough to note that they were being harangued by the confidence-man who had first initiated him into the subtleties of the three-shell game.

The Winds of Chance Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

The confidence-man shrugged his shoulders carelessly.

The Winds of Chance Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

As a bank-sneak and confidence-man he had long since learned perfect control of his features, perfect composure even under the most discomforting circumstances.

Never-Fail Blake Arthur Stringer 1912

During the last year she had been a waitress for some time at a sailors 'tavern down in Nyhavn with an innkeeper Elleby, the confidence-man who had fleeced Pelle on his first arrival in the city.

Pelle the Conqueror — Complete Martin Andersen Nex�� 1911

During the last year she had been a waitress for some time at a sailors 'tavern down in Nyhavn with an innkeeper Elleby, the confidence-man who had fleeced Pelle on his first arrival in the city.

Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04 Martin Andersen Nex�� 1911

He didn't look in the least like a confidence-man.

Left End Edwards Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

He didn't look the least bit in the world like a confidence-man to-night and the two boys marvelled at their earlier suspicions.

Left End Edwards Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

The confidence-man -- for Tom had fully decided that such he was -- seemed disappointed.

Left End Edwards Ralph Henry Barbour 1907