Dumont took her hand and silently led her back, then sat next to her all through typing class.

WSJ: This North Dakota Mom, 77, Reared 69 Kids

He came to my operating room one morning and stood silently observing from a step stool set back a few feet from the table.

NEWYORKER: Personal Best

My father came back and sat down with a sigh, and Nnamabia silently scratched at his bumpy face.

NEWYORKER: Cell One

In a truly creepy moment, Caesar goes back to the house in which he was raised and stares silently at Will and his girlfriend (Freida Pinto) in bed together.

NEWYORKER: Noble Creatures