hmm

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“Hmm,” said Handsome without a trace of amusement.

From Literature

“Hmm,” Handsome said again, this time without a trace of eagerness, and then resigning himself to the task, he stepped up onto the first rock, which did not wobble, although Handsome did plenty of wobbling for the both of them.

From Literature

“Hmm? Ah-mmmm-zzzzzz,” Duane would semi-reply.

From Literature

“Duane! We’ve dragged a very heavy toboggan all the way from the Shipwreck, and I’ve come up, on my own, with the most brilliant idea for an adventure. Please do not tell me that you intend to let these great efforts all go to waste! Hmm, Duane? You’re not telling me that, are you?”

From Literature

“A great black-backed gull? Hmm.”

From Literature