businesslike

Sidney had been insistent, and Harriet had topped the argument in her businesslike way.

"I do, gracious one," Bedr responded with businesslike promptness.

Miss Georgie rose, the crisp, businesslike operator, and went to the table.

Then he went to work to accomplish this purpose in a businesslike way.

They were businesslike, relentless, cold, they belonged to the world of the harbor!

His speech was as unemotional and businesslike as when addressing her.

It was a businesslike letter, and stated frankly what he would do for them and what he would not do.

When the choice was offered him the businesslike Phillips hesitated not a moment.

A man's voice, a brisk, businesslike voice, asked a question.

Her manner of looking and speaking were quick and businesslike.