trustiness
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Our womankind are prone to a sort of helpless intimacy with those who serve them; the ladies had an instinctive perception of Lemuel's trustiness, and readily gave him their confidence and much of their history.
From The Minister's Charge by William Dean Howells
Wolsey had not time to answer before embarking, but as Sir Thomas had vouched for the messenger’s ability and trustiness, he had bidden Ambrose come into his barge, and receive his instructions.
From The Armourer's Prentices by Charlotte Mary Yonge
He thus fails of setting the true example of trustiness to his servant, and of having, by due fellow feeling, proper consideration for him.
From The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities by Samuel Osgood
"As I told you, sir," said my friend, "I will pledge myself for his trustiness and probity."
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 by Various
Was it her hair, her untidy hair, or the honesty of her eyes, or the strength and trustiness of her mouth?
From The Captives by Sir Hugh Walpole
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