It was worse; for the dolefulness was positive here, which before in the broad open country was only negative.
"Hills of the Shatemuc"
Susan Warner
To add to the dolefulness of the former day, and the dismalness of the present night, my thoughts ran upon my losses and sad bereaved condition.
"Captivity and Restoration"
Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
It was a very ordinary tale, and its dolefulness was relieved by the old man's delight at finding people who could talk to him like Christians.
"The House of Martha"
Frank R. Stockton