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Several seconds elapsed before George recognized in her Mrs. Lobley, the charwoman of No. 8, and when he did so he was a little surprised at her presentableness.

From The Roll-Call by Bennett, Arnold

It was to no presentableness of person, however, any more than to previous acquaintance, that Tom now owed his admittance.

From Mary Marston by MacDonald, George

Laurie seemed perfectly at his ease, dressed quite in the proper way, and had an air of presentableness that usually only went with Philistinism.

From The Necromancers by Benson, Robert Hugh