The only real shadow of early shyness is the quite disproportionate amount of unhappiness that conscious gaucherie brings with it.
— from At Large by Arthur Christopher Benson

In some respects it is preferable to our ruinous system of exclusive seniority and executive favoritism, but far more objectionable than that based on merit.
— from Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by H. W. (Henry Wager) Halleck

The other refugees, sitting on either side of Chérie and Louise, turned and looked at them; the Pitou children began to giggle but were quickly pinched back into seriousness by their mother.
— from The Outrage by Annie Vivanti

The Visitor had thousands of readers scattered over every State and Territory in the nation, in England and the Canadas.
— from Half a Century by Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm