The Only Use of
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- At the inn, as I entered, I looked about me with so black a countenance as made the attendants tremble; not a look did they exchange in my presence; but obsequiously took my orders, led me to a private room, and brought me wherewithal to write.
p. 103.0obsequiously = in a manner that is excessively eager to flatter or serve
Definition:
too eager to please, flatter, or obey someone -- often in a way that seems insincere