quieter

John Douglas himself could be, and the balance of probability was that with the connivance of his wife and his friend he was concealed in a house which had such conveniences for a fugitive, and awaiting quieter times when he could make his final escape.”

For one thing, she became much quieter.

Jane was as much gratified by this as her mother could be, though in a quieter way.

Ultimately, a quieter city leads to healthier, happier, and much more focused residents.