They gave their dear ones uncomplainingly and even gladly and they endured suspense and sorrow and sometimes hardship while the breadwinner was absent on the business of his country; but of personal suffering they knew nothing.
— from Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by John Ruse Larus
The masons again exchanged glances, and the elder said: "We will do it.
— from St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel by Kálmán Mikszáth
The draperies are especially graceful, and the expressions soft and pleasing.
— from Fra Bartolommeo by Leader Scott
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