But many parents, frightened by the incident, picked up their children early.

Unnerved and yet intrigued by the incident, Thomas says only that she was talking in her sleep.

Local school officials said they were troubled but not surprised by the incident.

That work was slowed but not stopped by the incident, the spokesmen said.

He is described as being tortured by the whole incident.

What on earth do you think she meant by the incident she didn't like at the weekend?

A reduction in staff prompted by the incident meant that everyone took on extra tasks, ready or not.

He sounded amused rather than really put out by the incident, though.

Next instant he was at my side quite undisturbed by the incident of the bus.

But he was not made downhearted by the incident.