As the footsteps drew closer, he instinctively raised his hands for protection.
These footsteps drew closer to where I lay at the queen's door.
As I turned to leave, a footstep on the stairway drew my attention.
Distant footsteps drew near; in the corridor a board creaked.
The footsteps drew closer, pausing just beyond the far side of the ruined showcase.
The footsteps drew nearer, then stopped just outside the door.
And now, as the footsteps drew nearer, she twisted her head to look once more at the other gurney.
But no gleam of light appeared in the black tunnel, and still the footsteps drew nearer.
Quick footsteps on the stairs drew him into the hall.
At last I heard a movement inside the house, and then footsteps slowly drawing towards the door.