The developer had withdrawn its earlier proposal, and Donald wanted to discuss a settlement.

Mara advised me to hear the offer without making promises.

We met in a conference room with plain white walls and a pitcher of water nobody touched.

My father seemed older than he had at the courthouse.

His dark suit hung loosely at the shoulders.

Patricia sat beside him, twisting her wedding band.

Grafton laid out the proposal.

My parents would dismiss the suit.