Having done this, he went and sat down, outwardly composed and patient, waiting for him to bring the Rolls back to the airport.

A little company of people, all outwardly composed with well-bred masks for faces.

No longer the tongue-tied teenager when confronted with conflict, she had remained at least outwardly composed.

"Thank you," she murmured politely, outwardly composed but inwardly at sea.

He took up his spot and turned to face me with an ironic bow, outwardly composed.

The doctor's eyes were reddened, but he was outwardly composed.

Minutes later, he rose from his bunk, outwardly composed, inwardly more at peace It was early, yet.

Heart racing, but hoping she was outwardly composed, Beth did as he asked.

It was simpler for her to remain outwardly composed when she had something specific to do.

Jamie himself was far from easy, though he was outwardly composed, as usual.