He gave Shawn a quick rap in the chest, faked another toward his face.

The knock came again, half a dozen quick, firm raps.

He went along the alley, descended three steps and gave a short, quick rap.

The man's hands rose toward his face, to be met with quick raps from the truncheon.

The first door she approached was locked and her quick rap met with no response.

Colon gave it a quick rap and then flung himself to safety.

He was ushered in after a quick rap on the outer door.

He heard two quick raps on the door, and the noise caught him by surprise.

The Egyptian led the way to the basement; he gave three quick raps, then a long one, upon a closed door.

At Donna's door, he gave a quick rap with his knuckles then pushed inside.