Because, in all this house of mourning, yours are the only eyes that have wept." Miss Howard blinked, and a new note crept into the gruffness of her voice. 
Miss Howard's gruff voices changed as she blinked.
Miss Howard stayed silent.
Two dogs are running outside.
A band member is playing on stage.
The people are near the laptop.
A dog is sitting outside.
A group of people are resting.
Leading figures in the community made up Masonic lodges.