What Alice, waiting for a reply, was faced with was a sudden howl. It was a resounding noise, sharp as to burst her ear drums, loud as to reach unto the heavens.

The club room returned to quiet. All that could be heard was the sound of pencil on sketchpad.

If you cut class or something...it wouldn't surprise you if it showed up on your report card, would it?

He's a good kid - very quick on the uptake and he does whatever needs to be done.

I hope my last mail didn't sound too harsh.