She couldn't help wondering - hoping - that his expression held more than a teacher's pride.

He glanced back at Mary, whose expression held a mixture of curiosity and fear.

The other man actually smiled, though the expression held no humor.

"It is worth a try," Alister said, but his expression did not hold much hope for the idea.

His expression was calm, but grave, and held just a hint of worry.

She was shaking with anger, but her expression held a hint of satisfaction.

Her expression held the question I'd been unable to answer on the long trip here.

David felt the concern in her voice, but her expression held something more.

For a moment the expression on Mary's face held.

He started to say something, but her expression caught him and held him in place.