Related Clues:

• Tuned in to make up a story about those in the court retiring
• Requested a doggie treat, maybe
• Postponed one's bedtime
• Listened to and obeyed
• Noted hospital's energies died when I left
• Suddenly started paying attention
• Displayed attentiveness
• Took sudden notice
• Didn't ignore that man with two editors
• Bent an ear toward
• Took notice abruptly
• Quit slouching
• Took seriously
• Took to heart
• Abruptly took notice