She softened her tone and added, "I'm going to go down into town for a bit.

Softening my tone so as not to alarm them, I went on.

"You will be my student," he continued, making a conscious effort to soften his tone.

Then, trying to soften her tone, she added, "Maybe you didn't even think he'd get this far."

He softened his tone, but it had to be said.

But in an interview here, he softened his tone somewhat.

Decker realized he was coming across as critical and softened his tone.

He softened his tone, hoping to ease it out of her.

Jack softened his tone, but it didn't make the question any easier.

She looked at Sean through tired eyes and softened her tone.