Miriam asked briskly as she strode across the polished wooden floor of the main entrance.

Kelly asked briskly, and looked relieved when both nodded.

He asked briskly: "Are you seeking lodging overnight, brother?"

Varian asked briskly as she looped the bag containing all the reports over her shoulder.

Sir James, exchanging civilities with him, asked briskly if there was any news.

Then he asked briskly, 'Now tell me, where do the boys fight next?'

M'Benga asked briskly, more interested in answers than questions at the moment.

I asked briskly, rubbing my palms on my jeans.

I asked briskly, as if it mattered.

"Permission to bring down a security force to round up the attackers," Arex asked briskly.