Possible Clues:

• Subdue back of class at frequent intervals
• Become gentle, beginning to soothe frequently
• Moderate, generally after start of summer
• Use lanolin on, say
• Frequently suppressed by son's temper
• Relent
• Perfectionists dismiss priciest cushion
• Temper beginning to show frequently
• With such regularity, Oscar's lost temper
• Cushion frequently seen under bottom of missus