21.   A small smile.

22.   A very small smile.

23.   Afterward, Nichols allowed himself a small smile as he shook hands with the men and hugged the women on his defense team.

24.   Ali nodded, a small smile barely creasing his lips as his wife whispered to him.

25.   Bryce Florie allowed himself a small smile.

26.   But hearing that first officer Matt Warmerdam, though burned severely, talks of flying again, Bender allows a small smile.

27.   But with a small smile, they might tell you they found a fifth outfielder.

28.   Cecil let out a small smile.

29.   Derek Fisher managed a small smile, shook his head and let a breath almost seep from his lips.

30.   Good, I said, smoothing my napkin in my lap, allowing myself a small smile.