She hesitated, looking for him in the glitter of the packed hall.
Then suddenly, from the back of the packed hall, a young man walked towards the stage and said that he will become the secretary.
But he dazzled the packed hall with a technical analysis of his economic policy.
From around the packed hall there were murmurs of agreement.
"May I have your attention please," said one of the department deans to the packed hall.
All over the packed hall enraged men were on their feet.
Panic was growing in the packed hall, held back only by lack of a common cause to attack or run from.
Once more a great roar of support came from the packed hall.
I looked around the packed hall expecting someone to rush me to the stage.
The visit was a success, with the President addressing a packed hall of cheering supporters.