I am ashamed to trouble you, Mr. Farebrother, said Fred, whose fair open face was propitiating, but you are the only friend I can consult. 乔治·艾略特.米德尔马契.
Now, I'm blest if I understand you, Governors Both,' said the informer, in a creeping manner: propitiating both, though only one had spoken. 查尔斯·狄更斯.我们共同的朋友.