Rod felt tired, and looked for a polite opportunity to bring the dinner to a close.

Even through his exhaustion, Rod felt something inside him sit up and take notice.

Rod felt his body relax; in fact, he almost went limp.

Rod felt his stomach tighten as it always did before an examination.

Rod felt a chill, and hoped it would come back.

But Rod felt a certain sick certainty that the old man was right.

As he turned and went up the stairs, Rod felt the sleepies coming on.

Rod felt the familiar cold chill spread over his back.

Rod felt a tug at his belt, and looked down.

Rod felt a little relief, too, but the anger countered it.