This quality only emphasises that he remains always self-sufficient, self-poised, and self-pleased. |
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Just by the self-pleased way he worked out a crick in his neck, you could tell Mr. Gomes was used to stealing the show. |
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God aside, Tommy's fundamental problem is his cheerful, healthy, self-pleased, too buoyant father with his little, loyal ears and smooth faith. |
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