He nodded curtly, then she took her leave and closed the door.

She nodded curtly, satisfied with the response, and walked out of the ready room.

He nodded curtly to the man who was waiting in the car.

The two of them looked at me and I nodded rather curtly.

The moment she was in it, Annie nodded curtly at the men.

His father nodded curtly and went out without another word.

I sat silently for a moment, working to control myself, then nodded curtly.

The security officer opened the door for him and nodded curtly.

He nodded curtly, more to himself than to them, and rose.

He nodded to me curtly and walked out of the room.