do a kindness

Example Sentences

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“You did not expect a guard to do a kindness for you—that almost never happened,” recalled Jack.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren

Yes, yes; that is all very well for him——" "It is very well for me too, Mr. Heron—to be able to do a kindness for any human creature.

From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various

Miss Grant was not at all rich, but when a lady is resolved to do a kindness, she always finds out a way.

From Little Frankie at School by Leslie, Madeline

She had a small sense of humor combined with a kind heart; that is, she was always willing to do a kindness when it came directly in her way to do it.

From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah

“Mother says that ’tis the only way to do a kindness.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster