| The evolution from the handbell to the turret bell was doubtless slow. |
| The windows were open, so I could hear the priest say mass and ring his handbell, and hear the parishioners respond and sing. |
| And taking a luxurious pull at his cigar, he rang the handbell. |
| And as the preceding semiquaver rang a handbell, this shaked the sprinkle with his fist. |
| On the little table by her bed was a handbell, which presently she rang. |
| The darkness was closing in upon him, and he took up the handbell to ring for lights. |
