He tried to shew gratitude for this willingness, but I thought I could detect a kind of contempt or even loathing beneath his careful politeness.

He asked with careful politeness about friends in Calgary, and Leona, relaxing, felt time sliding by.

"I wouldn't say that," protested John Quincy with careful politeness.

If you don't mind," continued Hansteen, with that same careful politeness, "I'd appreciate an evaluation.

Seldon knew he had no choice, for all the other's careful politeness, but there was no reason he could not seek information.

He addressed them affectionately, though with careful politeness.

The staff restricted their conversation to service matters; they spoke to each other with a careful and reserved politeness.

With careful politeness Dalamar said, "Thank you for the tour, Regene.

Chapel's careful professional politeness also amused Tremain because she was aware of the reasons behind it.

He couldn't see the speaker, so he spoke with that careful politeness you reserve for someone armed who is probably standing behind you.