And yet, in spite of the long habit of guardedness which now stood him in such good stead, there was a consciousness about him, like an atmosphere, which told her that her thrust had drawn blood.
"A Manifest Destiny"
Julia Magruder
To avoid disquieting her by the studied guardedness of his manner, Harry employed himself as much of the time as possible away from the cabin, often in providing game for the winter.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
They found that masculine guardedness and laziness went well together.
"The Planet Strappers"
Raymond Zinke Gallun