Before we could answer he was gone into the night; and my Lord, standing without, had closed the carriage door.
Before he could answer, Mr. Crewe's explanation of his theories had come lamely to a halt.
Before he could answer, she was already halfway up the garden path towards the house.
Captain Carey, reproachfully; but before I could answer I was seized upon by the nearest of our cousins, and we were whirled into a very vortex of greetings and congratulations.
Before I could answer, a gong sounded through the house, with a sudden clang that startled me.
I could answer nothing, and it would be of little use to try.
I asked him, if he knew of it before, how he could answer it to his honour, his conscience, or the love he ought to bear his sister, not to divulge it immediately?
Then suddenly catching both my hands, he fell on his knees before me, his eyes fixed mournfully on my face, and it was some time before he could answer.
My lady rung her bell before I could answer him; I ran in, but I am sure I looked like a ghost, for my lady started when she saw me.
The whistle sounded before I could answer, and the train moved.
Before I could answer, she added in a whisper, "And worth trusting with my share in the risk and the danger too.
As he wearily closed his eyes again, before I could answer, and as he did most assuredly bore me, I sat silent, and looked up at the Madonna and Child by Raphael.
She was at Anne Catherick's side, and had put one arm around her, before I could answer.
Before I could answer he had made a sign to the servant to let down the step, and had seated himself by my side.
Before I could answer De Quelus, a voice said, "The King!
But before he could answer, the host, bowing to the floor, came to announce that all was ready, and that the Provost of the City, for whom M.
Before I could answer, the lady to whom I had first addressed myself interposed.
I do not know how I might have taken this confession; but at the moment there was a trampling of horses outside, and before I could answer him I heard M.
Before he could answer, the PA speaker called her name.
His hand opened and Jason dropped back before he could answer.
Ellus only fumbled the bills for a moment before he could answer Kerk's question.
Before he could answer, a gentleman came and spoke low to him.
Before he could answer, that forward child came up and held out her hand.
Before I could answer, we were standing in the red room, and looking through at a table crowded round with gentlemen and ladies, dressed like queens and princes, some of them looking handsome as angels.
But I could answer a question that some wise men have contrived to make much knottier.
But before hecould answer a dark figure seemed to emerge rather suddenly from the roadside.
And actually before I could answer, the impetuous little creature had shut the door in my face, and I could hear her running down the garden path.
I wish I could answer it as it ought to be answered; but I know you will not misunderstand the reason why I say so little.
She was gone before either of us could answer, leaving us like a pair of culprits standing in the middle of the road.
John showed some confusion in his face, and the minister had his feet on the steps before he could answer him.
And then, before I could answer, "You come on a happy day," cried both together.
Just think what he could tell us--how easily he could re-create that lost wonderland of his for us, what riddles he could answer, what lies he could contradict.
Before I could answer, we heard the door of Mother's room open.
It's eight, I tell you," broke in Newcomb, before I could answer.
I, with as much heartiness as I could answer; marriage did not interest me.
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