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But the grasp was a warm one, and the ceremony and the hand-shake conveyed his cordial respect and warmth of regard.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar describes the warmth of a handshake, indicating that such gestures convey deep respect and regard.

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