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This versing, even the reading of the tale That brings my heart its joy unspeakable, Sometimes will softly, unsuspectedly hale That heart from thee, and all its pulses quell.

From A Book of Strife in the Form of The Diary of an Old Soul by MacDonald, George

They all obeyed; though Mr Naird, fearing what might ensue, stationed himself where, unsuspectedly, he could observe her motions.

From The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

Mingling unsuspectedly with the provost guard on the wharves, a determined crew succeed in fitting out the boat.

From The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance by Savage, Richard

This place virtually served as a dep�t for the hypocrites, who had for a long time unsuspectedly committed divers acts of depredation.

From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II by Ross, John, Sir

He had been planning and deliberating as silently and unsuspectedly as Ellen had done the year before.

From Saxe Holm's Stories by Jackson, Helen Hunt