They would have tried to make converts had not Martha tactfully changed the subject by asking how long they had lived on the island.

Seven tactfully changed the subject.

Duncan nearly said "on Earth," but tactfully changed gear just in time.

When Thomas failed to respond, George tactfully changed the subject.

"I am sure they will have gun-boats stationed there," Laurence said, tactfully changing the subject.

Scott tactfully changed the subject.

She would find a way to tactfully change what she wanted changed without damaging his butlerly ego.

A sharp rap at the door solved Nick's problem of how to tactfully change the subject.

He then tactfully changed the conversation, but her reaction to his questions worried him.

A need to tactfully change the subject was at hand.