She was too scared to scream, but she did have presence of mind enough to turn her face aside.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
The father thought the presence of Christ was necessary.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Our presence in the street, too, will delay them, and give you some minutes to prepare.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever