Now the very essence of the English system lies in the fact that it tends to remove private and local bills from the general field of political discussion, and thus helps to rivet the attention of Parliament upon public matters.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
And the Kettle, gazing at the wreckage, sang on serenely and merrily- "There's been such a fuss, such a storm has been brewed, There's no cups for the tea, and no plates for the food; The cleverest doctor may puzzle his wits, But he never can gather and rivet the bits!"
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann
The best reader of her facial expression in the family, had he been a witness, and he doubtless was, as the windows were open, would have found much to rivet his attention in the unwonted solidity of her features.
"Dixie Hart"
Will N. Harben