I began eating slowly, exhibiting an indifference I was far from feeling, yet swiftly determining that no matter how much antagonism might exist between the two men, I would never trust the Creole.
But not for her superb and imperial indifferenceare the seductive spells of operatic Venice or the romantic glamour of Florence.
He has the power of rousing his audience from a state of calm indifference to wildest frenzy.
Since then, shame, and the indifference which arises from it, had prevented him ever kneeling in prayer.
The man, however, seemed to have hardened his heart, and to have an utter indifference to his fate.
Perhaps it may not be the effect of celibacy; but I certainly begin to feel a wonderful indifference to all but myself.
The chaplain's ministrations between decks were continued daily, amid the indifference and even opposition of all save a few.
The legislatures of Massachusetts and Vermont had gone so far as to censure Congress for its inaction and indifference to the rights of humanity.
Careless lightness, the airy indifference of a fashionable acquaintance, could not be more distinctly indicated.
I have not yet had the felicity of being made known to Mr. Topsparkle," Lavendale answered, with that perfect manner of his which was exquisitely courteous, and yet gave the lady indifference for indifference.
Vexed at this air of indifference I rose early in the morning and went out, not returning till nightfall.
A period of lethargy, among the benevolent, had succeeded the State emancipations, as a consequence of the indifference of the free colored people, as a class, to their degraded condition.
The most remarkable is their indifference to personal liberty.
Channing in 1840, "in the free States in regard to slavery is indifference--an indifference strengthened by the notion of great difficulties attending the subject.
The community are very apt to sink down into indifference to a state of things of long continuance, and to content themselves with vague impressions as to right and wrong on important points, when there is no call for immediate action.
In the one, indifference struggled with curiosity; in the other assent was mingled with awe.
The reminder brought back the other side of the story, to which she had listened so often from her guardian's lips, while her pretended indifference masked a real pride.
Vincent, who at the first word had given a hurried glance to see who the speaker was, then returned to his task with the indifference of one absolutely preoccupied, held up his hand passionately against more.
She thought it was the indifference of his tone, the light carelessness of his words which gave her pain, yet he was always accustomed to speak in that way, for to things serious or sacred he paid little regard.
Next, as to the wantonness and indifference with which the murder was perpetrated: I am afraid there is no great improbability in this; with self-interest in the scales, humanity is but as dust in the balance.
This ascendency had been maintained after their arrival by their constant acts of insubordination, and by their apparent indifference to the punishment awarded them.
He was a good looking young fellow, but his face was not a strong one; and although he evidently tried to assume an appearance of indifference as he sat down, there was a nervous movement of his fingers.
The two men who were thus talking together were both by birth above the common herd of convicts, and had gained a considerable ascendency over the others because of their reckless indifference to punishment and their defiance of authority.
Idleness, not unusual in fast-growing children, or indifference caused by injudicious training, may be mistaken for want of talent.
His door was always open, his rooms were constantly invaded, while his indifference to the reliability and moral worth of the men who made their way to him was deplorable.
From this difficult task I have derived the complete indifference with which I have afterwards faced any doubts, attacks, or calumnies of which I have been the object.
But perhaps it was the indifference to the ruin of the women belonging to him that Harry Heathcote felt the strongest.
To ride with fair women over turf, through a forest, with a woman who may perhaps some day be wooed, can be a matter of indifference only to a very lethargic man.
HUME'S philosophical indifference could often suppress that irritability which Pope and Smollett fully indulged.
Our late great Minister, Pitt, has been reproached even by his friends for the contemptuous indifference with which he treated literary men.
What mighty men must be submitted to the petrifying sneer--that indifferenceof selfism for great sympathies--of this volatile and heartless man of literature and rank!
His sedateness and taciturnity, his indifference to juvenile amusements, his slowness and difficulty in learning, and his ready submission to his equals, induced them to consider him as one irrecoverably stupid.
Here they are more patient than I could have expected for people in their circumstances; and what surprises me still more is the indifference of the women, who really are, or seem, quite unconcerned.
The beginning of an action at sea, before the blood is heated by the sight of carnage and the ear accustomed to the strange sounds and the indifference to danger has grown over the consciousness of self, is the most exciting moment.
He was treated with indifference and coldness; his life terminated in disappointment and regrets, and he died in Spain in December, 1547.
Hoplit' had now come forward to take upon himself entire blame for the omission, which, he declared, must not be attributed to any indifference of the editor.
Frau Schumann in several of her programmes of the season, and, though received with indifference by the general public, were, on the whole, noticed encouragingly by the press.
Spoilt she was on all hands; by the indulgence of her godfather, the absent habits and indifference of her father, and the deference of all around to her caprices, as a beauty and as an heiress.
He who would understand the Mexican, descendant of the Aztecs, must not overlook a certain apathetic indifference to death, and a playful manner with its remains.
We say advisedly, each interest has looked on with indifference when its neighbour was destroyed.
Chambord is truly royal--royal in its great scale, its grand air, its indifference to common considerations.
The doctor's profound indifference to the fate of a poor patient had suddenly given place to a most tender solicitude when he saw that the speculator was serious, and that there was a possible fortune in question.
You might as well ask the reason of her indifference in matters of religion.
In the year 1835, chance avenged Pons for the indifference of womankind by finding him a prop for his declining years, as the saying goes; and he, who had been old from his cradle, found a support in friendship.
