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I should hate to feel My family is away If David's voice had become suddenly curt, Jonathan did not seem to perceive it Then we'll consider it settled This time his departure was final.— The House of Toys
The men are not only curt, but evince a distrust of him, are unwilling to follow his suggestions, and will keep on in their old ways.— Floyd Grandon's Honor
While close against it was a packet of Richard's letters--those curt, businesslike communications, faultlessly punctual in their weekly arrival, which, while they relieved her anxiety as to his material well-being, stabbed his mother's heart only less by the little they said, than by all they left unsaid And looking upon that mother now, taking cognisance of her surroundings, Honoria St. Quentin's young indignation, once again, waxed hot.— The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance
She had had occasion to ask the secretary several questions and the latter's manner of answering had been curt, almost to rudeness.— Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman
His sister commented on it in a curt, businesslike manner, and the eldest of his delightful nieces said mockingly: "You have been taking too much exercise this morning, Uncle Roderick."— Chance A Tale in Two Parts

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