Fox lowered his hand slowly, controlling himself with an effort.

This time, however, she controlled herself with an effort, and repeated her question.

He took a deep breath, controlling his wash of fear with an effort, thinking hard.

He controlled himself with an effort and pulled carefully free.

Controlling himself with an effort, he says, "How far back was it that she wanted to go?"

She finally controlled herself with an effort, and spoke to him almost in a whisper.

Lunzie controlled herself with an effort and moved on down the line.

"Nothing's wrong," Silence said, and controlled her voice with an effort.

She sat very straight and sighed, as if controlling herself with an effort.

He read the will aloud to her, controlling his voice with an effort.