kind offices

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

From Time Magazine Archive

It is cruel to refuse kind offices, the mere acceptance of which so gratifies the donor.'

From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Boldrewood, Rolf

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)

Hilda of course seconded this proposition, and Eva agreed to it, to the surprise of Aline, who could not but consent to accompany her friend after commending Herwarth to the kind offices of Uncle Balthasar.

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph

Githa's eyes shone with gratitude when Katrine told her the result of Mr. Freeman's kind offices as peacemaker.

From The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life by Brazil, Angela