It is a pity, however, that instead of contenting himself like a theologian with saying that his opponent had been refuted over and over again, he did not refer to any particular and tolerably successful attempt to refute the theory that modifications in organic structure are mainly functional.
"Luck or Cunning?"
Samuel Butler
I said nothing about my contrition, my going on deck, and the like, contenting myself with asking if he had heard the explosion in the night.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
The King looked annoyed, and an expression in no way respectful to the Church was on his lips; but he checked his anger, contenting himself merely with saying- "The Church shows great discernment in choosing so fair a bride; but it is putting too great a temptation in the way of sinners to commit sacrilege, by making them seek to rob it of its prize."
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston