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In small things, as well as great ones, Dietel was very methodical. So he continued his occupation undisturbed till an inexperienced merchant's clerk from Ulm, who wanted to ride farther speedily, accosted him and asked for some special dish. Dietel drew his belt farther down and promptly snubbed the young man with the angry retort; "Everybody must wait for his meal. We make no exceptions here."
Enough to make speeches at the annual dinner to which they wouldn't come if we snubbed them. First Mem. What of that? I am sure the President is quite eloquent enough to stand alone. Pres. You are most kind. But, hush! here comes Lord SALISBURY! Enter the PRIME MINISTER. Cordial greetings. I am sure you will forgive me if I get through this quickly.
The windlass, by its violent and spasmodic motion, knocked over two of the sailors who foolishly endeavored to regain control of its actions, and the cable, having commenced running out of the hawse-hold, would not be "snubbed," but obstinately persisted in continuing its course in spite of the desperate exertions of the captain, mate, pilot, and a portion of the crew, who clung to it as if it was their last hope.
I've often thought it would be a good idea to inscribe Complet over the gate, as they do on a Paris omnibus." "You speak very lightly of the dead," said the young girl in a tone of displeasure and looking directly at him. Putnam felt badly snubbed. He was about to attempt an explanation, but her manner indicated that she considered the conversation at an end.
Miss Martineau had for one short blissful week of her life spent the time at Shortlands. She had been sent for in an emergency, to take the place of a nursery governess who was ill. Her French had been of little account in this great house, and her music had not been tolerated. The poor old lady had indeed been rather snubbed. But what of that?
It was in the Kootenay country British Columbia, you know. Bunch of sharpers set about to rook me on a frame-up a bunco game. Tom tipped me off, though I had snubbed him, like the egregious ass I was. I paid no heed; blundered into the trap. Wouldn't have minded losing the thousand pounds they wanted, but they brought a woman into the affair made it appear as if I were a cad or worse."
It's quite as selfish as Yogaism to keep talents like yours in the background." The beautiful face grew cold and proud. "You must pardon me," she said, "if I venture to consider myself the best judge of what you are pleased to call talents. They are not of an order to benefit a hotel drawing-room." "Oh!" said Mrs Jefferson, feeling somewhat snubbed.
Constance did not like Lady Merrifield, who had unconsciously snubbed some of her affectations, and nipped in the bud a flirtation with Harry, besides calling off some of the curates to be helpful. But Miss Hacket admired her neighbour as much as her sister would permit, and made answer 'It is so hard to judge, my dear, without knowing all. Perhaps Mysie had finished her lessons. 'Ah!
The Sheriff glowered furiously upon this ragged archer who had refused his service, taken his prize without a word of thanks, and snubbed his daughter. He would have spoken, but his proud daughter restrained him. He called to his guard and bade them watch the beggar. But Rob had already turned swiftly, lost himself in the throng, and headed straight for the town gate.
Well, she would see, they would all see, that Agnes Brendon was not a person to be snubbed and disregarded in this fashion, nor a person to be forced to make acquaintances with vulgar or common people against her will. Oh, they would see, they would see! And bracing herself up with these indignant resolutions, Agnes betook herself to the hotel.
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