One thing it could not do, however, was repeat whatever someone said to him when he allowed his attention to wander.

Had he allowed his attention to drift, even slightly?

It was not very interesting, and I had allowed my attention to wander.

But he did not allow his attention to stray too much from the rushing countryside.

Rome allowed his attention to wander from face to face.

She allowed her attention to follow it, in, out.

Perhaps you allow your attention to be too much occupied with grave studies.

He did not allow his attention to wander from the controls.

He knew the dangers of allowing his attention to wander from the road.

But Cranston didn't allow his attention to wander too much to the beauty of nature.