modest violet
Example Sentences
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It flourished on the hill-side, and injured nothing; for its shadow was harmless, and served but as a kindly shelter for the modest violet and the pale primrose.
From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.
Then I left the poor pale lady to still her beating heart and kill her deadly apprehensions in the embroidery of the lily of the field and the modest violet.
From The First Violin A Novel by Fothergill, Jessie
The merry-making and feasting continued, the fêtes still being given in Madame's honor, and "the modest violet" might have remained hidden beneath its leaves had not Madame Henriette's schemes involved Louise.
From In Château Land by Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth
Directly after the sweet tones ceased, and the tune was commenced again in chorus by the singing class, the modest violet now becoming identified with the strident voice of Miss Feelier Potts who absolutely yelled.
From The New Mistress A Tale by Fenn, George Manville
You graceless wretch, you aren't usually so like ye modest violet!
From T. Haviland Hicks Senior by Elderdice, J. Raymond
