He had, however, an annoying habit of speaking slightingly of her eight years and citing by way of contrast his own grave age and experience.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
He had expected those who knew them to treat them slightingly, and his sister was being treated with the deference due to a queen, while he was receiving respect such as had never been paid to him before.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
She dreaded to encounter his eye, lest it might look slightingly upon her.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid