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Nothing to us proves Nicoll’s heart-wholeness more than the way in which he talks of his benefactors, in a tone of simple gratitude and affection, without fawning and without vapouring. 

From Literary and General Lectures and Essays by Kingsley, Charles

He could have taken his oath on Ruth's heart-wholeness, yet now, as he recognized her companion, his misgivings returned threefold.

From Other Things Being Equal by Wolf, Emma

Then I may take it that my question as to your heart-wholeness is answered in the affirmative?”

From Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram