| He rubbed her hand protectingly, her mouselike hand in its fur-lined glove. |
| But she clasped the boy to her breast protectingly, and whispered an Ave. |
| The other hand was locked in that of her husband, who held his other arm thrown round her protectingly. |
| The two men held Mimi between them, the arms of both of them round her as though protectingly. |
| It enfolded his consciousness, tenderly, protectingly, empathetic. |
