Related Clues:

• Followed, as advice
• Stopped lying
• Eavesdropped
• ___ and took notice
• Followed
• Tuned in
• Waited (for) until long after dark
• Took note of
• Began to take notice
• Stopped lying?
• Listened to
• Paid attention
• Stayed awake
• Was straight in the saddle
• Showed sudden interest