kind offices

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H. G. Wells lends kind offices and has hockey parties.

From Time Magazine Archive

I am sorry, more than sorry; but I thank you for your kind offices.

From The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories by Allen, Grant

Thanks to this goddess’s kind offices, a crack was discovered in the party wall, through which the lovers could peep at each other, converse, and even, it is said, exchange a kiss or two.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)

In 1745 a reconciliation with Walpole, long desired probably on both sides, was effected through the kind offices of Chute’s sister.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

Then, in return for Pirithous’ kind offices, he accompanied him to Hades, where they intended to carry off Proserpina.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)