United States or Faroe Islands ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Neither broke the silence between them until they reached the flat boulder and had found seats in the shelter of overhanging trees. She sat a moment, her eyes on the water, her cheeks shadowed by the wide brim of her hat, and Westcott noted the almost perfect contour of her face silhouetted against the green leaves. She turned toward him questioningly.
I have found such life dull, but concede the right to 'pay the price. Temperaments differ. Constant touch with their kind is a necessity to many." From Karl, Claude looks questioningly to that other attentive listener.
Sneed, who had raised the first contention. He seemed to think that it was necessary for him to say something. "Ah ahem!" he began. "Yes?" spoke Mr. Pertell, questioningly. "In view of all the facts, and er that I would have to give two weeks' notice, and under all the circumstances, I think er I will withdraw my resignation, if you will allow me," the grouchy actor went on, in a lofty manner.
Yet, fully aware that it was exploring a new country, it sometimes raised its head in a hesitating way and looked questioningly about it and even into the great faces so close against its eyes. "A caterpillar! A common Woolly Bear!" observed Tim, yet with a touch of awe. "It tickles," observed Stumper. "I'll get a leaf," Judy whispered. "It doesn't understand your smell, probly."
They went over to the Hill, the old woman keeping her few steps in advance. Hanne hummed as she went; now and then she looked questioningly at Pelle and then went on humming. "It's nothing to do with me," said Pelle morosely. "But it's not right of you to have lied to me." "I lie to you? But Pelle!" She gazed wonderingly into his eyes. "Yes, that you do! There's something between you and him."
Madge and Phyllis knew that it must have been sent by the man who was shut up in the house on the farther side of the island. The girls looked at one another questioningly. "What can we do, Miss Jenny Ann?" asked Phil anxiously. "Nothing," Miss Jenny Ann responded in a tone that was final. "Please allow us to write a note, then, and send it back by this boy?" pleaded Madge.
"It came to you because you ignore it." He broke off with a slight sudden start and stared at her a second questioningly. "Did you say it put its hand on your side?" he asked. "Don't tell her silly things that will frighten her. How ridiculous of you," exclaimed Hester sharply. "It's not proper." Emily looked at both of them wonderingly. "What do you mean?" she said. "I don't believe in ghosts.
"Nothing shall come between us," quietly, his eye full upon the old man's. The story of a life lay in the look. Scofield met it questioningly, almost solemnly. It was no time for explanation. He pushed his trembling hand through his stubby gray hair. "Well, well, Dougl's. These days is harrd. But it'll come right! God knows all."
He motioned questioningly toward his horse, and, at her nod, he sprang up and brought the animal to her side. Helping her to mount, he took the bridle and began to lead the way into the thickly wooded hills. The journey was slow and arduous, but it was not long.
Looking through the fronds of the palm, he saw that the two men were conversing eagerly. Behind him was a door, but where it led he did not know. He must get out without their being aware of his presence. Silently he opened the door, and soon found himself in the domestic portion of the little hotel. A waiter looked at him questioningly. Bob held up his finger to command silence.
Word Of The Day