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Finally Gard received a curt note to the effect that if he were not more assiduous, the lessons would better end.— Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life
He was indeed very assiduous, and found time to do many odd jobs for Captain Ducie, who contracted quite a liking for him Between Ducie and Cleon there existed one of those blind unreasoning hatreds which spring up full-armed and murderous at first sight.— The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 4, April, 1891
The doctor was assiduous, and the old woman who nursed him was full of rough good-sense He asks very often after you, Miss," she said, addressing Gertrude, but with a sly glance at the Major.— The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867

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