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Fritz, too, while lavishing his caresses on the daring climber, seemed to look persuadingly into his face—as if he knew there was danger in what the Hindoo was doing.

From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne

We could make a handsome 12mo book," says the shabby chap, persuadingly, "of your literary remains.

From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 1 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)

For herself she was firm, but she hesitated when the Duchess, seconded by her daughters, requested most persuadingly, that if she would not come herself, she would, at least, permit Caroline to join them.

From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence by Aguilar, Grace

Still he looked backward, and she persuadingly said: "Go, now, dear, and as soon as you are safely in your berth I'll come to you, and we will talk——" "About Dorothy's babies—our little twins?"

From A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage by Morris, Clara

"Your words, sir, exactly, and then you went on, kinder persuadingly: 'Why, I haven't meant to stand in your way at all!'"

From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry