After fifteen silent minutes, his mother turned off to the right.

At the end of another silent ten minutes, he rose to his feet.

Those around left him alone, save for Anita, who spent silent minutes just sitting at his side.

After a silent minute he bowed to take his leave.

His eyes found hers and held for a silent minute.

He stared at Jack over the bed for several long, silent minutes.

Five long, silent minutes later a car rolled up and another man walked in.

That idea held the floor for a few silent minutes of walking.

Sometimes the general household phone would fall silent for two or three minutes.

They both paused to think for a few silent minutes.