Robert inquired hopefully.

As they embraced, he inquired hopefully, "Where is your sister?"

Barnes inquired hopefully.

Blade inquired hopefully.

Aral inquired hopefully at her elbow.

Raphaela inquired hopefully, following, compelled to walk especially fast because of the giant's long strides.

Mrs. Altamont inquired of me hopefully.

Jemmy inquired hopefully.

"Have you made a decision," he inquired hopefully, while McAteer wiped a bit of cherry debris from his chin, "as to the next stop on your tour?"

"Are you sure," the leader inquired hopefully, "that you're not with the police?"