He held an open newspaper in his hand.
In his hand he was holding a newspaper.
He'd closed the newspaper before he picked it up.
Jon told San'doro to go away.
Four people are in a library.
I called to tell you I can't find the instructions.
One's mental state and capacity to process did not change under these circumstances.
That is the worst thing that could happen.
An elderly man is buying something at the store.