A dagger-point held discreetly to his side is just as effective, I've found.

A photograph held discreetly in the palm of the hand elicited no positive response, no furtive look, even, of deceit or secrecy.

Only the young couples, discreetly holding hands on a low wall beside the promenade, seemed oblivious to the bleating of car horns and commerce.

Moynihan and I happily joined him, while the others discreetly held glasses filled with something else.

Topper cast her a look of loathing, but discreetly held his peace.

But she discreetly held her tongue, used her eyes, and did her best to please.

Pat Rin flicked a glance downward, looking for the Tree-and-Dragon token held discreetly between two of the man's quiet fingers.

Each carried a pistol, held discreetly down at their sides, convenient for use but only barely visible to anyone else.

The chauffeur glanced down at the three-by-five cardboard card held discreetly in his left palm.

A wooden cabinet discreetly held a large television, DVD player and sound system.