She half thought Borella might be present to see how many had not been deterred.

A fetching face, he half thought; a lovely, cool hand on his brow.

I half thought they did, as a matter of fact.

But I half thought that he wanted to humiliate me as much as anything.

He half thought he would mention it, then closed his mouth.

I half thought the implications of Francis's death hadn't got through to her, but that girl doesn't give much away.

I half thought it was; but I couldn't be sure.

He half thought he heard one behind him and listened again.

He promised me he'd keep his mouth shut about my question, and I half thought he would.

I half think of getting a gun and blowing him away.