I again sought to exert my lungs, but could deliver no louder note than a moan.

Suddenly the din and tumult flashed to a louder note; as when hounds on the scent give tongue at sight.

Then, as a louder note, almost like a sigh, came from the tent, she moved forward, lifted the canvas, and looked in.

"That's her," said Connie, strumming some louder notes.

"I say," I said, on a rather louder note, "I want the bill; and my hat, please."