'But-' she began, then obediently closed them and turned away.
Fasil obediently closed his eyes and prayed with his mother, and then he took one of her hands in his own.
The boards closed obediently and the buffeting ceased.
Rosemund obediently closed her eyes.
Nettle obediently closed her eyes.
Jair's eyes closed obediently, and he slept.
Whereupon the Panarch obediently closed her mouth.
Then the President of the court looked across at the waiter who obediently closed the double doors and stood to attention before them.
They obediently closed their eyes.
He obediently closed his eyes.