do a kindness

Example Sentences

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“You did not expect a guard to do a kindness for you—that almost never happened,” recalled Jack.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren

Yes, yes; that is all very well for him——" "It is very well for me too, Mr. Heron—to be able to do a kindness for any human creature.

From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various

Miss Grant was not at all rich, but when a lady is resolved to do a kindness, she always finds out a way.

From Little Frankie at School by Leslie, Madeline

So, when the doctor come out of the house, I hailed him, and asked him if he'd do a kindness to a shipwrecked mariner stranded on a lee shore.

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.

When have you ever refused to do a kindness for anyone?

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette