The difference arises partly from the fact that in America the examinations were superimposed upon a custom of rotation in office and spoils, while in England permanence of tenure was already the rule; and partly from the fact that the system is applied in America mainly to positions requiring routine or clerical work, whereas in England it affects also positions involving, directly or Prospectively, a much greater amount of discretion and responsibility.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
We felt rich in much Prospectively; we could afford things better now; we had proposed and arranged a book-club; Miss Pennington and we were to manage it; Mrs. Scherman was to purchase for us.
"We Girls: A Home Story"
Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney
When you mend socks Prospectively-into futurity-Harriet, that is an evidence of true greatness."
"Adventures In Contentment"
David Grayson AKA: Ray Stannard Baker