I had pondered over, weighed, and considered all the pros, cons, turnings, and windings of this awkward predicament, till I had fairly convinced myself that I was on the high road to a confounded scrape; and then, having established that fact to my entire satisfaction, I fell comfortably back in the chaise, and sunk into a most profound slumber.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
The doctors, as we have said, condemn a late supper, but the pros and cons of this subject admit of discussion.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
More and more definitely, as he weighed the pros and cons, the belief was borne in upon him that in this case he must appeal to nobody but himself, count on nobody, trust in nobody save Gabriel Armstrong.
"The Air Trust"
George Allan England