Possible Clues:

• "What a nail-biter!"
• That was a narrow thing!
• Not very many heard — what a relief!
• Cry that accompanies relief ... or a reek
• Relieved expression
• Brow-wiping utterance of relief
• "That almost ran over my foot!"
• "Thank goodness!"
• 'Thank goodness!'
• Leader of House gets installed in seat — what a relief!