| He laughed softly, but both of our heads snapped up at the sound of heavy footfalls on the stairs. |
| He would have continued but loud footfalls sounded on the carpet near us and I saw Miss Penny the librarian approaching our table. |
| This will help deaden the noise of heavy footfalls and provides a much kinder surface to unhook fish on than hard boards. |
| There was a ruffle of noise again, the sound of heavy footfalls coming down the hall. |
| She imitated the footfalls of the brigand ahead of her, trying not to dislodge gravel or stones. |
| As if thinking of him had summoned him, she heard the sound of his footfalls on the steps. |
