She saw the upright figure stiffen suddenly, and the hands clench together in her lap.

David Scott sat with his hands clenched in his lap.

His hands were clenched tight in his lap as he fought for control.

She was looking down now, her hands clenched together in her lap, clearly disturbed by their conversation.

She clenched her hands in her lap and waited for whatever was to come.

She sat before the cabin's small writing desk with her hands clenched in her lap.

She clenched her purse in her lap with both hands.

Simon clenched his big red hands in his lap and looked defensive.

He sat quite still, with his hands clenched in his lap.

She moved away from him, her hands clenched in her lap.