The effect of the narcotic still worked sluggishly, now that White's irritating presence was removed.

His dejection awakened little sympathy in Boyd, who felt happier for the removal of his irritating presence.

Then, again, there was the irritating presence of the English, Russian, Prussian, and Austrian officers in the French capital.

This irritating presence and delay weaken the stomach, so that when proper food follows, the enfeebled organ is ill prepared for its work.