The President acknowledged the gesture, smiled and preceded him up the steps.

The President smiled sheepishly, then said he would not talk about his wife's activities at all.

The President smiled for the first time that morning.

The President smiled ruefully at this and shook his head.

The President leaned back in his seat and smiled smugly to himself.

The President smiled again and let his eyes linger on her.

The President read his advisor's face and mind at the same time, and smiled.

The President smiled at Lewis and everyone took a seat.

The President held up his hands and smiled warmly.

Another long silence followed, during which no one offered an opinion until the President smiled.