He smiled mechanically, and politely an- swered questions addressed to him.

She had to smile mechanically and open her office door to him as Steven left them to it.

Bink wished she had not done that, but he smiled mechanically and started walking.

She smiled mechanically, pulled her hand away and came on.

He looked straight at Greg, smiling mechanically, a slim line of flawless white teeth showing.

She told him that she was pleased with his progress, then smiled mechanically and left.

He took his glass of punch and smiled mechanically.

Regardless, he smiled mechanically, stamped the pages of the newly issued passport, and handed it to Adrian.

He smiled mechanically and looked at the TV again.

The small young man smiled mechanically and turned away.