Cranston examined one of the letters carefully while the sheriff was waiting for his connection.

Clearly, the sheriff could hardly wait to get his hands on the man who had trapped him in a guillotine.

The sheriff waited until another company's wrecker arrived, then left.

Noon arrived, and by law the sheriff could wait no longer.

The sheriff didn't wait long enough for an answer.

The sheriff waited for the explanation, but Peter offered none.

Miss Beaton and the sheriff were waiting beside the launch.

The sheriff was waiting outside the front door, and Daniel asked him to find a doctor for Robertson.

The sheriff waited half a minute, then suddenly became impatient.

The sheriff had asked a question and then had not waited for the answer.