“Brother Ralston smiles fondly, only too willing to believe in my womanly frailty. If it weren’t to my advantage, I’d slap the smile from his face.”
“The boy planted his hands on his hips and a broad smile lit his face. "My name's Peter. Can I play too?”
“The governess was not much liked in the village. She was too tall, too fond of books, too grave, and, a curious thing, never smiled unless there was something to smile at.”
“I missed his voice in my head, in my ears. I missed his face. His smile.”
“I believe it is the true mark of a man's character in how he faces his end – whether it be a chicken bone in the Savoy Grill, an oncoming Kenworth on the 401, or a Sindhi pirate's knife pressed to his throat. An imperturbable composure and a ready smile imply both confidence and courage in the face of certain death.Mind you, being a screamer has its advantages too.”
“My face blush more for his smile than anything else.”