His voice was low, but he used the brisk, firm tone of a man who would not argue any further.

"We will go our own ways," declared the leader, in a low, firm tone.

"Nothing at all," declared the girl, in a firm tone.

But she really was going to take action, she said in a firm tone.

"This has given the market a firmer tone," he added.

Analysts said his otherwise firm tone seemed to rule out a reduction in rates for at least a few months.

I think perhaps we should leave,' said Ponder in a clear, firm tone.

"We'll talk about that later," she said in a firm tone.

Such a firm tone was unusual from the small woman.

He has plenty of Ariel spoke up in a surprisingly firm tone.