When she spoke again it was in a softer tone.

He did not look at her, but she heard the softer tone in his voice.

I couldn't remember what she said, only the soft and controlled tone of her voice.

"Not quite so alone," he said in a soft tone.

Then the soft tones of the radio attracted his attention.

No, she said again, this time with a softer tone.

Believe me, she said in a soft tone, it was my pleasure.

"Except the keep," said the man in the same soft tone.

He stood up as well and held out his hands, talking all the time in a soft, friendly tone.

But when he spoke it was in a soft, reasonable tone.