When I looked up, that stately old duchess of a grandmother was regarding me with such a blessing in her eyes, that I felt the dew steal into mine; while the younger lady, subdued out of her fidgetiness, appeared almost tranquil, and was quite silent.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
The trees on the shore, when they got close, were delicate too-delicate pale gold, and green, and brown, and they seemed so composed and calm, the twins thought, standing there quietly after the upheavals and fidgetiness of the Atlantic.
"Christopher and Columbus"
Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim
Master Gammon, a thoughtful eater, was always last at the meal, and a latent, deep-lying irritation at Mrs. Sumfit for her fidgetiness, day after day, toward the finish of the dish, added a relish to his engulfing of the monstrous morsel.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith