There was only a very short pause before Sarah replied, 'Good evening.

A short pause followed this exposition of the virtues of the Spaniard.

There was a short pause and then one of the members said:

A short pause ensued, then the supposed strangers laughed heartily and exclaimed:

There was a short pause as Cracknell fiddled with an obscure fastening.

There was a short pause, marking an automatic close of the subject.

After a short pause, their captain added, addressing himself to the sailing-master:

Then she grew thoughtful and puzzled, and said, after a short pause:

After a short pause Almayer went on, looking at the floor moodily-

After a short pause, there comes a knock at the tapestry door.

After another short pause, Carrie raised her head, and their eyes met.

After a decent interval, silence was commanded, and a short pause ensued.

There was another short pause, and then Jim began explaining his plan.

There was a short pause, as we all avoided each other's eyes.

Mr. Stonehouse, after a short pause, as if arranging his thoughts, spoke:

Then, after a short pause, he began on quite a different subject.