Criticism would have been misplaced where all was irregular, and the hundred little traits-any one of which would have shocked him in England-were only smiled at as the Eccentricities of a "good-natured poor fellow, who had no harm in him."
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The Eccentricities of her aunt's character had always served as extenuating circumstances with Mary Martin.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Old Thompson had been heard to say once, after his sister had ordered the cook to leave in an hour, that he would finally be called upon to send his daughter Annie away, for no other reason than that she was useful, and careful, and industrious, and sensible; but the Ancient Maiden had good sense, in spite of her Eccentricities, and dearly loved her pretty niece; and it is probable that old Thompson only made the remark in fun.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe