be closeted with

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Lingard would naturally spend every moment he could escape from the afflicted Paches at Rede Place; and when he, her lover, was not there, Jane would be closeted with Athena, or occupied in amusing Richard.

From Jane Oglander by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

Once or twice he thought of Semple, who must already be closeted with the Premier.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

Some of them never came again, but others would return in the afternoon and be closeted with him for hours.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

Are you to be closeted with them, and sup with them, and sit with them, while I eat my heart out outside?

From The Red Cockade by Weyman, Stanley John

Or, again, Mr. Balfour may be closeted with Professor Vardon, Doctor Ray or Vice-Chancellor Mitchell at the very moment when the Nicaraguan envoy is clamouring at the door.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir