She looked at him and tried a small smile, but the corners of her mouth turned down quickly.
He tried a smile, right into the camera lens, but it didn't feel very successful.
After a couple of seconds, she nodded and tried a smile on for size.
He tried a smile of welcome, but tears came instead.
"It was business," I said, trying a little smile on for size.
In an attempt to save the situation he tried a sympathetic smile.
She tried a small smile; it felt odd on her face.
She tried a smile; it felt wrong on her face.
Wasn't looking too good now, but she waved and tried a smile.
He tried a smile at the girl, but it wasn't returned.