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Use in Literature

Conner

Not the least insult was offered to any one, save one Captain Conner, who had ripped up the linings of his coat and waistcoat, and, watching his opportunity, had filled them with tea.–Frances J. Olcott in Good Stories for Holidays.

But this cannot prevent my own personal ministry. Please use the enclosed for Miss Conner, without mentioning my name.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

Hit's dat po'r Conner gal, her whose Daddy done killed Jack Mulhall, de town marshal yo' know.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

The Doctor, at once nervous and agitated, was not a little worried and could make no reply, knowing that it was Jim Conner who had killed Deborah's husband.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

Conner – "Grace"

Ask him to tell you why Grace Conner is trying to die.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

Consider the great harm your interest in Grace Conner will do your church.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

He might have found some shadow of reason, perhaps, for their fears regarding his friendship for the girl with the bad reputation, had the circumstances been other than they were, and had he not known who it was gave Grace Conner her bad name.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

It was her interest in Grace Conner alone that held her.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

Looking into those gray eyes that shone with such loving kindness into her own, Grace Conner realized a mighty truth; a truth that would mould and shape her own life into a life of beauty and power.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

Miss Farwell was in the garden that afternoon with the minister and so was Denny, while Grace Conner and Deborah were sitting on the front porch of the little cottage when the two church fathers passed.–Harold Bell Wright in The Calling of Dan Matthews.

• Preface iv
• Use in Literature 1
• Conner 1
• Conner – "Grace" 1
• Nonfiction Usage 3
• Journalism Usage 3
• Patent Usage 4
• Bibliographic Usage 13
• Encyclopedic Usage 77
• Lexicographic Usage 80
• Index 87