"Either," interjected the President in a quiet monotone, "would be a benevolent alternative."

The accountant, who spoke in a quiet monotone, said he could find only $130,000 to $150,000 in claimable expenses.

"He is upstairs, sir," responded the attendant, in a quiet monotone.

The potter continued his commentary in a quiet monotone.

Hammond clipped his phrases in a quiet monotone; he was considering strategies.

Ms. Smith looked directly at the jury for most of her two hours on the stand and testified in a quiet monotone.

His reply was delivered in a quiet monotone.

I think you'd better explain that,' he said in a quiet monotone.

"Better get four," suggested the left guard in a quiet monotone.

David kicked in the reserves, cursing in an endless quiet monotone.