1.   What I detected was a nervous, but hopeful optimism, tempered by continuing distrust, barely suppressed anger and wary skepticism.

2.   But ratification of the pact has exposed continuing distrust on both sides.

3.   Continuing distrust was evident Tuesday when four Muslim youths crossed in a car, drawing shouts from Croat onlookers.

4.   Continuing distrust hampers the anti-Serb military alliance.