She held the letter in her hand for several minutes and then read it again.

For a long time she stood, motionless, holding the letter in her hand.

He held the letter on the desk, covered by one hand.

He held the letter in his two hands and regarded it strangely.

The security chief held the letter but did not open it.

He held the letter out to Michael, without a word.

The bishop held the letter only by its right margin now.

She turned the light off again, but still held the letter.

He felt a little dizzy, sat down, still holding the letter.

She was still holding the crumpled letter in her hands.