Every time Mrs. Fisher offered Mrs. Arbuthnot anything-her cup, or milk, or sugar-Mrs. Arbuthnot offered her macaroons-pressed them on her with an odd assiduousness, almost with obstinacy.
"The Enchanted April"
Elizabeth von Arnim
Jones relied on the faithfulness and assiduousness of his teller-accountant, and Evan struggled through each day as best he could.
"A Canadian Bankclerk"
J. P. Buschlen
During the rest of the week she pursued this course with tactful assiduousness, but she could discover nothing worth while.
"Marjorie Dean, High School Junior"
Pauline Lester