There was a rapid patter of departing feet.

The science officer hastened back to his computer station and began a rapid patter of briefing data.

He closed his fingers, and felt the rapid patter of her pulse.

There was a quick, startled silence in the dark street, followed by the rapid patter of fleeing feet.

The girl smiled and suddenly poured out a rapid patter of liquid sound.

The thud was followed by the rapid patter of pieces falling to the floor.

I could hear the rapid patter of their feet, and Montgomery's voice soothing them.

He felt the blood pulsing beneath their skin, and heard the rapid, healthy patter of their hearts.

The rapid patter of footsteps behind them put an end to the discussion.

At that, they could hear the rapid patter of the doctor's feet as he rustled towards them.