21.   The only hint of the historic hostilities between the two countries was a red poppy that Blair wore on his lapel in honor of British war veterans.

22.   The only hints at a darker side came with questions she did not want to answer, like one about a stepdaughter.

23.   The only hints of grandeur are the signed presidential photographs on the wall.

24.   The only hints that this is the right place is the pair of fish mounted on the wall and an inconspicuous fish wallpaper border.

25.   The only hint he had that the Bruins wanted him was a call from Darling saying the club had interest.

26.   The only hint of Christmas is the bogus snowflakes some art director painted on the cover photo.

27.   The only hint of embarrassment came when whole families of looters were confronted dragging large items like water heaters through newly smashed doors.

28.   The only hint that the administration finds that switch hard to defend is subtle but widely noted among regulars at White House briefings.

29.   The only hint that the occasion demanded a party atmosphere came from Pedro Martinez.

30.   The only hint that this might be a strange, rather sudden turn of events comes from Ms. Danner.