But he insists with equal firmness that engagement should not mean acquiescence in Chinese misbehavior.

From behind his desk, he simply met Zalvar's stare with equal firmness.

"You'll do nothing of the sort," said George with equal firmness.

"Dezmai says I am," she said with equal firmness.

He pulled himself to a sitting position against the railing and drew her across his lap, holding stanchion and woman with equal firmness.

Non-aggressive science is also safe,' Sumitral said with equal firmness.

He repeated their words with an equal firmness.

It is a view which no doubt would be defended with equal firmness at Horbury which lays particular stress on the personal touch.

"This proposed exhibit has an intimate bearing on the proposed contract," declared the king with equal firmness.

"That is the one thing you must not do," interjected Pinkus with equal firmness.