Mr. Galt had been of some trifling service to the Chinese minister, and early on the day of his murder the slippers had arrived as a gift from that gentleman.

Believe me, Sparrow, you make too much of a very trifling service.

I cannot allow him to acquire the habit of expecting to be recompensed for every trifling service he may render.

"Five white iron crowns, for a trifling service, if somewhat unusual."

I told her I had met her on Saturday last, had been so fortunate as to render her a trifling service, and was come now on the young lady's invitation.

He had taken care to get on friendly terms with the porter and his tips for trifling services had been generous.

Letting a ball of silk escape from her lap, she watched it roll toward the promenader, who caught and returned it with an alacrity which added grace to the trifling service.

I am pleased to have met you, sir," said he, "and pleased to have been in a position to do you this trifling service.

"I was able to do a trifling service for a certain prince, who proved not ungrateful," Magnan said modestly.

While Weston was offering congratulations for what he considered a rather trifling service, a coupe pulled up in front of the Cobalt Club.