calf-love

He talked of calf-love, and said that Tom was a fool; but he had not at once thought it necessary to give imperative orders for

Ayala's Angel 2004

But somehow I can't see Granddad managing more than calf-love.

A Traitor to Memory George, Elizabeth 2001

He had matured beyond measure since his visit to Merryfield and his calf-love was fast turning into genuine, friendly affection.

The Outrageous Dowager Westleigh, Sarah 1996

He talked of calf-love, and said that Tom was a fool; but he had not at once thought it necessary to give imperative orders for Tom's return.

Ayala's Angel 1993

I would not like to have him come down with a severe case of calf-love for you, Ráfaga answered, a glittering light dancing in his eyes.

Touch the Wind Janet Dailey 1986

I would not like to have him come down with a severe case of calf-love for you, Ráfaga answered, a glittering light dancing in his eyes.

Touch the Wind Janet Dailey 1986

Perhaps, after all, it is rather pitiful that this calf-love, confidently derided by omniscient, sensible middle-age, should be so tender and so beautiful a thing.

The Genius Margaret Horton Potter

The passion of the youth went to join the calf-love of the boy, and the man accomplished looked on them both with a half-humorous wonder.

Despair's Last Journey David Christie Murray

Virginia, and his opinion of "calf-love," as the English call an early attachment, and something about the right of every girl to know a suitor long before she consents to marry him.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

But Ivan's nature was ridiculously intense; and calf-love had become, in his eyes, the most serious thing in life.

The Genius Margaret Horton Potter