That in the earnest tone of the very young.

The priest was talking in low, earnest tones to Frank.

With these words, uttered in a grave and earnest tone, he left me.

They had been talking in low, earnest tones, but now the conversation broke off abruptly.

This is Brooks's peculiar, earnest tone of voice again, difficult to interpret.

"I don't blame you for wondering at times," insisted Clive in an earnest tone.

When, after a pause, Traporti spoke again, it was in a more earnest tone.

The astronomer laughed, then said in an earnest tone, "I don't have to do any figuring.

He asked me in the most earnest tone not to believe a word of what she had said about his being a deceiver.

One hand was held by Fred, who stood with his face bent toward her, stammering something in low earnest tones.