"Center of attention" Quotes from Famous Books
... tends to exclude some men much below the standard of competency. Secondly, practically all of the skilled trades unions require candidates for membership to prove their competency or be vouched for as competent by members who have worked with them. And thirdly, because the standard rate is the center of attention in negotiations and thus is made the presumptive ... — The Settlement of Wage Disputes • Herbert Feis
... interested circle. As the brother of a woman of property, he had acquired a certain vicarious importance in the last few weeks. Information as to what Persis was doing, or about to do, was sought eagerly in all directions, and Joel's vanity was flattered at finding himself the center of attention, even though in his heart he was well ... — Other People's Business - The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale • Harriet L. Smith |