Certain things slumber when left in peace; they leap into life if once discussed.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
At moments when the camels halted there could not be felt the slightest breeze, so that the air as well as the sands seemed to slumber in the warmth, in the light, and in the stillness.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
For a while Joan, proud of the burden she supported, devoted all her care to watch and protect her from the night air; but at last weariness stole over herself, and she dropped off to slumber.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever