Standing by the gate, Drofo gave a sad nod, as if in verification of some inner conviction.

Roland made more of the sad nod.

A sad nod of his head.

"I am," she answered with a sad little nod, "but only to the extent that I described the last time we met."

Not in avoidance, but a sad nod of acknowledgment.

"I understand," Bliss returned, with a sad nod.

In my imagination, I saw the giant's sad nod.

Noting it, Marne gave a slow, sad nod.

Simon gave the sergeant a sad nod.

On a roll, Bateson took the approval with a sad nod.