His heart quickened as he watched, and a strange excitement filled him.

Shapiro's heart quickened and then fell in the space of about three seconds.

His heart did quicken slightly at the thought of finally going home.

She nodded, though suddenly her heart had quickened its beat.

His heart quickened with the hope that he might find his father here.

Despite the complications, his heart quickened at the thought of seeing her.

Her heart quickened when she understood that Peter was alive.

In fact, he did, and his hearts quickened at the thought.

Carol's heart quickened as she realized what Troy was telling her.

He heard a siren in the distance coming closer by the second, and his heart quickened.