After a short pause the music is back in A major.

Then, after a short pause, she returned to the subject of Christmas.

However, after that short pause he put it on his head.

There was a short pause at his end of the line.

After a short pause, she took a small step toward the boat.

There was a short pause, then the voice came back.

There was a short pause on the other end of the line.

There was a short pause, and then the answer came.

After a short pause he turned to Joe and his father.

There came a short pause, then the voice spoke again.