His left arm was too short, the hand was stunted, everybody knew that, and knew various explanations of the origin of the defect, although respect and distance had not allowed a clear view of it or even its recognition in so many words.
— from Royal Highness by Thomas Mann
His wife also recognized him as readily as did his neighbors, and gave him an affectionate welcome.
— from The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 6, March, 1885 by Various
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