Major Roper only says this to convince himself that he might have forgotten the name-a sort of washy palliation of his Harrisson invention.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
I feel there is much to be said in palliation of errors which have their origin in high and generous qualities.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
I must say I like it; that is," said Repton, hesitating and confused, "I can see some palliation for the people in such an outburst of generous but misdirected feeling.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever