He looked at me and his lips spread into a brief smile.

She allowed herself a brief smile at the last one, but shook her head.

The woman gave a brief smile to show that it was no big deal.

Linda got up and, with a brief smile in our direction, walked out.

He saw her too, because she watched as a brief smile touched his eyes.

The small boy allowed himself the luxury of a brief smile.

When it was finally gone, he allowed himself a tight, brief smile.

That brought a brief smile, but Richard wasn't able to keep hold of it.

There would be a brief smile of an invitation, or nothing.

Natalie gave us both a brief smile and left, moving into the room next door, where we could hear her talking to someone else.