He held the note closer, and read each word carefully.

"But she's fine," Val said, holding the little girl a bit closer.

Aenea held the book closer to the light of the fire.

Only then did he hold the wallet closer to his eyes.

It taught him something: hold the flame closer at first contact.

He held the book closer to his face, the candle right in front of it.

He held the bill closer to the light, intrigued with the new theory.

Jeff waved for him to shut up and held the phone closer.

The girl was holding the book closer to her eyes, and speaking softly.

Then he held the lamp closer to the bed.