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The interior of the yacht was a model of comfort and elegance, and it was unpleasant to see anything out of place there As it was probable that Miss Collingsby would be compelled to sleep on board, I satisfied myself that everything in and about the berths was in good order.— Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk
Their characteristics were speed, buoyancy, comfort, and elegance--a combination of every requisite for the safe and advantageous prosecution of passenger-traffic on streams and estuaries.— Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 Volume 18, New Series, November 6, 1852
It shall be removed He lifted his Panama hat with studied elegance, and turning down a break-neck, side alley, called, over his shoulder Abientôt trčs chčre madame.— The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance
But I have said enough to show that they would all be in the direction of refinement and elegance, and the money would not be spent in foolishness or vice As Eliza's husband, I should perhaps say a word or two about her.— Eliza
It is impossible utterly to banish so much originality, elegance, and grace as his, even if the fun which accompanies them is sometimes too broad; and, when he comes to see me, he is always on his very best behavior.— The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy

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