Describing a rhythmic beating.
1 Nevertheless her heart went pit-a-pat , and she withdrew a little deeper into the flower-bell.
2 Her face was aglow with excitement, her heart going pit-a-pat .
3 Even now, they make our collective heart go pit - a - pat .
4 He leaned over her, and his heart went pit-a-pat .
5 His heart went pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat .
6 O how my heart went pit-a-pat !
7 They were fat and furry, and mighty friendly looking to Baree, and his heart beat a sudden swift- pit - a - pat of joy.
8 Their hearts went pit-a-pat .
9 Then Carl felt his heart go pit-a-pat , and all the snow wreaths on the trees seemed to turn to bridal flowers.
10 They were immediately introduced, and kindly received by the Lady Booby, whose heart went now pit-a-pat , as did those of Joseph and Fanny.
11 His poor old heart went pit - a - pat as he staggered down the attic stairs and he kept on dabbing at his forehead with a handkerchief.
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