Perhaps such moments came to the one whose turn to drive it was not, and who had therefore leisure to perceive.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
From his face it was easy to perceive that he brought some important news.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
I got your note last night, sir, but I determined not to keep you waiting, for I perceive you say that time is precious now.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever