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  • "H'm, " said the Inspector, doubting all this very much.

    Separate Douglas Light 2010

  • H'm!” said Marya Timofyevna, looking at him intently.

    The Possessed 2003

  • "H'm," said Tommy, rather at a loss how to proceed.

    Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

  • "H'm, yeah, sometimes I feel trapped myself," Scobie admitted.

    Explorations ANDERSON, Poul 1981

  • "H'm -- slipped ligature, I suppose -- looks like an inter cranial pressure too ..."

    Tulips For Augusta Neels, Betty 1971

  • 'H'm ...' rejoined Bormenthal with interest, turning gently pink from the soup and the wine.

    The Heart Of A Dog Bulgakov, Mikhail, 1891-1940 1968

  • 'H'm,' grunted Philip Philipovich, preoccupied as he stared into the pupils of his visitor's eyes.

    The Heart Of A Dog Bulgakov, Mikhail, 1891-1940 1968

  • She examined it and said, "H'm -- like enough de bank's bu'sted."

    Pudd'nhead Wilson 1955

  • "H'm, h'm," said Fledge, speaking with his mouth full.

    The Magician's Nephew Lewis, C. S. 1955

  • 'H'm!, said Davies;' will he be back soon, do you think? '

    The Riddle of the Sands Childers, Erskine, 1870-1922 1955

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