Humphries broke out more freely into speech than he had done before, for his usual characteristic was that of taciturnity.
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Humphries broke out more freely into speech than he had done before, for his usual characteristic was that of taciturnity.
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Gernois’ cordiality was short-lived. No sooner had they ridden out of sight of Captain Gerard and his men than he lapsed once more into his accustomed taciturnity.
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"[…]and as Mr. H., with his long purse and his willingness to receive hints, is no bad card in the game, he has been brought up to Abbotsford for a week; his taciturnity has long ago fled, and he is one of the most loquacious Borderers going. […]"
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Once he is back on the bench, will Justice Thomas revert to his usual taciturnity?
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