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People were accustomed only to hear it performed by high-standing professionals, and therefore looked half-astonished, half-contemptuously at the young man who volunteered his services with so little concern.

From Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes by Werner, E.

I was not fishing for thanks," returned Gaut, half-contemptuously, "but wished a few words with you on private matters which concern only you and myself.

From Gaut Gurley by Thompson, D. P.

"I am surprised," said Hero sternly and even half-contemptuously.

From Nuova or The New Bee by Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman)

"I am glad you are so likely to be supported," returned the girl, half-earnestly, half-contemptuously.

From The Fatal Glove by Augusta, Clara

Aldric regarded him half-contemptuously, and with a silent intent to convey to Tarisio that he heard what he said, but did not believe it.

From The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators by Hart, George