A scruffy, apologetic-looking individual stood on the doorstep, shuffling his feet and grinning hopefully.

The kaplar--the corporal--sitting in the next seat grinned at him hopefully.

The doctor grinned hopefully.

Veteran employees stuck their heads in the Go-Go Bar, grinning hopefully.

He grinned hopefully at Jack, showing his stainless-steel teeth.

The armoury sergeant, a veteran with one leg, was grinning hopefully at him.

One particularly stupid ferret grinned hopefully.

Hifield grinned hopefully and let his hands dangle at his sides.

Adrian grinned hopefully and said, "Why not?

He shrugged and grinned hopefully.