Suddenly businesslike, the group reviewed the nine items one at a time.

Michael met Mary's eyes briefly, then looked back at Kennedy, suddenly businesslike.

Forgetting his interest in the old room, Farman became suddenly businesslike, and turned to Wellington.

The day's contribution to employee relations,' he explained in a suddenly businesslike voice.

In that case," said Woudiver, suddenly businesslike, "all is as before.

The guru became businesslike suddenly.

Morala's mood became suddenly businesslike.

She turned, suddenly businesslike, and began to take her wet clothes from the bush, shaking each one before folding it.

He straightened up, suddenly businesslike.

McKeon nodded sharply, and leaned forward, his manner suddenly businesslike.