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  • The real drama is occurring downstairs, as sweet-souled footman-turned-soldier William proposes to confused young Daisy, who's bullied into accepting by the cook Mrs. Padmore, using the argument that it will give the boy hope as he tends to Master Matthew Crawley on the front lines.

    Matt's TV Week in Review 2012

  • In the freshness of joyous morning, we remember his beaming smiles and bounding gayety; and when sober evening returns with its gathering shadows and subduing quiet, we call to mind many a twilight hour of gentle talk and sweet-souled melancholy.

    The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon 2002

  • And so, almost by reflex, she composed herself into the tragically beautiful, sweet-souled yet bitter-tongued Arran Handully thit all the fans knew and loved and paid money to watch.

    Capitol Card, Orson Scott 1979

  • Whatever was said must have taken the bitterness out of the parting, because it was a sweet-souled, courageous girl that joined me ten minutes later, to take her departure for life's everlasting battle fields; to begin anew.

    Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information Lilyan Stratton

  • First is the tragedy of the sweet-souled and most innocent child, Lady Jane Grey, sacrificed to the self-seeking ambition of shameless intriguers.

    England under the Tudors

  • She was so strong and sweet-souled that to give was a joy, it was

    The Man Thou Gavest

  • He knew nothing of the real Jim that I knew, the tender, loving, sweet-souled Jim.

    Purple Springs 1921

  • She had me – she has me yet – she's the most charming, sweet-souled and wonderful girl I ever saw.

    Purple Springs 1921

  • And now, being upon my knees, I bowed my head and passionately besought a blessing on this sweet-souled Diana, this woman of mine, and upon our love and the years that were to be.

    Peregrine's Progress Jeffery Farnol 1915

  • Anne was a sweet-souled lass, but she could instill some venom into innocent italics when occasion required.

    Anne of Avonlea 1909

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