To go meant to stir tempests in teapots-to defy conventions, and perhaps by a vapidly rigid interpretation, to compromise herself.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
The chief Lama approached the altar before the recess, in front of the great cross-legged, vapidly smiling Buddha.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
"Of course," said Jimmy vapidly, and he sank on his knees and strove to let the wobbly creatures down easily.
"Baby Mine"
Margaret Mayo