beg to be excused
Example Sentences
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Harry answered, "that on this occasion he must beg to be excused, for he had nothing to give."
From The History of Sandford and Merton by Day, Thomas
I beg to be excused from telling that, sir; but I will tell you who it is I would not have.
From The Politician Out-Witted by Moses, Montrose Jonas
Miss Mayo entered the office at the Empire determined to throw herself upon the managerial mercy and beg to be excused from the commission.
From Charles Frohman: Manager and Man by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
"If I were Dora I should beg to be excused," returned the niece to whom she had spoken.
From The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won by Morrison, Gertrude W.
Of my personal experience in this particular I beg to be excused from writing.
From The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier by Bronson, Edgar Beecher
