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So, too, with the elaborate fantasy of the geisha and even those demure-looking virtual girlfriends: Perhaps we would be better off seeking comprehension of both people and art through the culture that produced them rather than in the distorted fun-house mirrors of our own dreams.

A Haunting Woman Roland Kelts 2010

Joe? 'asked a prim, demure-looking darky, in a black suit, with a white neckerchief and stiff shirt collar; probably some neighboring preacher.

The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various

While she was looking at him a lady was announced, a most demure-looking little person in a grey costume, and a small, close-fitting princess bonnet, tied under her chin, and trimmed with a big Alsatian bow in front.

The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Sarah Grand

A little later Beth saw that the demure-looking little person in the princess bonnet was taking her leave.

The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Sarah Grand

"Not exactly," Clement answered, smiling, and quite delighted to find such an unexpected vein of grave pleasantry about the demure-looking church-dignitary; for the Deacon asked his question without moving a muscle, and took no cognizance whatever of the young man's tone and smile.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. Various

I was rather disappointed in the appearance of Cousin Statia; I had expected to see a fresh, smiling-looking country girl, but I found a stiff, demure-looking young lady, at whose age I scarcely dared venture

A Grandmother's Recollections Ella Rodman Church

The Bleeding Lamb had a formidable rival in the field of prophecy in the person of another strange frequenter of our office -- a demure-looking gentleman named Atkinson who professed to be the reincarnation of Christ, and who preached the millennium.

A Girl Among the Anarchists Isabel Meredith

"We deemed it our duty to do so, being married women," broke in a little squeaky voice, belonging to the most demure-looking one of the party.

Dawn Harriet A. Adams

She was a pretty, demure-looking child, only somewhat thin and fragile in appearance, not in the least like her mother, but I could trace instantly the strongest resemblance to her father.

The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 Various

In the cemetery is a stone cross (1519) with Mary and Child against it, resting on a demure-looking figure holding an open book.

The South of France—East Half C. B. Black