wagon-builder

I have heard, for example, a curious thing spoken of, a medium between good and evil, a certain arrangement between heartless women and men worthy of them apparently love, but in reality a passing sentiment. They speak of love as of an engine constructed by a wagon-builder or a building- contractor.

Alfred de Musset - The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 1

I have heard, for example, a curious thing spoken of, a medium between good and evil, a certain arrangement between heartless women and men worthy of them apparently love, but in reality a passing sentiment. They speak of love as of an engine constructed by a wagon-builder or a building-contractor.

Various - The French Immortals Series — Complete

At one time the Southern cavalry would ride through the main street, and next day a body of mounted Federals would pounce upon the town, the inhabitants, meanwhile, being apprehensive of a sabre combat in the heart of the place. Some people were ruined by the war; some made fortunes. The Mayor of the village was named Bragg, and he was a trader in horses, as well as a wagon-builder.

George Alfred Townsend - Campaigns of a Non-Combatant,: and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

I have heard, for example, a curious thing spoken of, a medium between good and evil, a certain arrangement between heartless women and men worthy of them apparently love, but in reality a passing sentiment. They speak of love as of an engine constructed by a wagon-builder or a building-contractor.

Alfred de Musset - The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete