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I don't think anyone could ever accuse Honor Harrington of having a mean bone in her body, but her temper's gotten her into trouble more than once, and several of the decisions she's made have been questionable at best, even though readers for some reason almost invariably give her the benefit of the doubt.

Archive 2010-05-01 2010

I don't think anyone could ever accuse Honor Harrington of having a mean bone in her body, but her temper's gotten her into trouble more than once, and several of the decisions she's made have been questionable at best, even though readers for some reason almost invariably give her the benefit of the doubt.

Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 2 2010

McCain's not exactly glowing under a halo, and his temper's a loose cannon, but we'll see ...

Obama Wins Maine By Large Margin, Signaling Dark Stretch Ahead For Hillary Camp 2009

Let me beg you to make the best of what you've got, you shekite, and don't make me show my teeth, my little darling, or you'll find out what my temper's like!

Satyricon 2007

The consciousness that he hunted assassins was the spur in his high-mettled temper's flank.

Shirley, by Charlotte Bronte 2004

I mean she flat out admits it and even her own kids are fair game where her temper's concerned.

berrywine Diary Entry berrywine 2003

I eat everything in sight, my temper's short, and unless I'm wearing sports bra, my boobs hurt like hell!

carinosa34 Diary Entry carinosa34 2003

-- I have always noticed that milkman's temper's short like his measure.

The Beetle Richard Marsh

Let me beg you to make the best of what you've got, you shekite, and don't make me show my teeth, my little darling, or you'll find out what my temper's like!

The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio 20-66 Petronius Arbiter

Let me beg you to make the best of what you've got, you shekite, and don't make me show my teeth, my little darling, or you'll find out what my temper's like!

The Satyricon — Complete 20-66 Petronius Arbiter