He started to protest again, but she shook her head.

He held up a hand as she started to protest.

She started to protest but then realized he was right.

He started to protest, but she held up a hand for silence.

She started to protest, but he held up his hand.

He held up his hand when she started to protest.

He started to protest, but she held up a hand to stop him.

He put a hand across her mouth as she started to protest.

Fat Boy started to protest, then looked at his father.

She started to protest, then the words died on her lips.