He sent an apologetic note saying that Lieutenant Bean knew what we expected and would add anything we asked for.

The boys reconciled, sometimes with apologetic notes, and each learned a lesson in sportsmanship.

The Epsteins replied in an apologetic note slipped under her door, saying they would take steps to prevent further disturbance.

His voice fell to an apologetic note.

She had been about to add an apologetic note when her grandfather cut it short.

I have no doubt that editor felt some shame as he handed that apologetic note to the printer.

Well," I said, and was annoyed to hear the almost apologetic note in my voice, "you know how it is.

"Don't encourage her," he said, "otherwise she'll expect me to send him a case of claret with an apologetic note."

Jim had agreed, and left a slightly apologetic note for Rand to work the class into his day.

He left Vivia an apologetic note and explained that he was going out west in search of adventure.