Both Uses of
persistent
in
The Phantom of the Opera
- "Excuse me, my good woman," said Moncharmin, while Mme. Giry tossed the feathers in her dingy hat at this persistent familiarity, "excuse me, how does the ghost manage to give you your two francs?"†
Chpt 4
- They were seen crossing the stage with hanging heads, care-worn brows, pale cheeks, as though pursued by some abominable thought or a prey to some persistent sport of fate.†
Chpt 8 *
Definition:
continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition