God is not a master exacting Taskwork, but a Father, jealous if we refuse our hearts.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
It's clear I can't do two things at a time-make love and carry on my Taskwork.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
Perhaps because he is not what you accuse yourself of being: he is not lazy; he never wishes to be a boy once more; and Taskwork itself is holiday to him.
"Kenelm Chillingly, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton