in a reasonable time, curiosity

in a reasonable time, curiosity

Every body had a degree of gravity and sorrow; tenderness towards the departed, solicitude for the surviving friends; and, in a reasonable time, curiosity to know where she would be buried.

(Emma, Chapter 45 / Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 6, Episode 13)

an end to it

an end to it

She gave him credit for stationing himself where he might gaze and gaze again without offence; but was really obliged to put an end to it.

(Emma, Chapter 6 / Angel, Season 1, Episode 21)