—While he was making the drawing, he kept examining the flower very carefully.
—She covered her eyes with her hands, as if she were trying to collect her thoughts.
—She closed her eyes so that she could feel more intensely the softness of the piece of velvet.
—She looked tenderly after the little boy, till he disappeared through the door.
—When he had succeeded in turning the knob without making any noise, he stealthily opened the door and peered into the room.
—George held the book before his face so that no one could see him laughing.
—She walked slowly across the room and with bowed head, as though she were in great sorrow.
—The old man stroked the little boy's head as though he were much amused.
—After she had motioned to the child to be silent, the lady smilingly approached and took him by the hand.
—They stopped suddenly and listened, as though wondering what it could be.