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Beswick's awkwardness and his abrupt up-and-downness of manner contrasted strangely with Dr. Gunstone's simple but graceful ways.

From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Eggleston, Edward

There's the same prim, official straight up-and-downness about the brick front.

From In the Bishop's Carriage by Michelson, Miriam