That use of order was how and why the illusion had lasted, of course.

The illusion lasted only a split second, and then the waiting man was breathing naturally again.

But this illusion lasted a very short time.

But the fantastic illusion never lasted more than a minute.

That happy illusion lasted only as long as it took for Lindsay to slowly and carefully explore the space around her.

The illusion lasted only a moment before his attention was drawn back to his mother.

The illusion would only last a few minutes, she knew.

How had the illusion lasted so long?

The illusion would last for some hours, but by dawn it would be gone.

And I think your illusion would not last beyond his desire to taste the strangeness of your sister.