It's dreadful to think that Miss Archer will have to know what a despicable girl I've been, but that's part of my punishment.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
They who offer up this incense are in my eyes far more despicable than they who accept the sacrifice; but I would not cast my lot with either.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Is it so very despicable that I now dread that gloomy depth, into which a week ago I was willing to plunge; now that I have found a place of rest up here in the daylight?
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse