Mother Ara caught sight of them and her step quickened with a smile.

As it sensed the familiarity of the country, its step quickened.

My friend's head went up and his step quickened.

Why did my steps quicken when all along I'd hoped he'd seek me out?

Virginia's steps quickened until she had to remind herself not to run, to slow down, to breathe.

Her steps quickened through the back door, the kitchen and past the sleeping quarters.

He did pray the steps would soon quicken to an all-out run.

The steps quickened as they approached the end of the alley.

Servaes turned from her and continued to walk, his steps once more quickened.

Now her eyes shifted to look at each of them as her steps quickened.