His friend's cheery tones came through loud and clear.

But so far, Porphyry reported in its usual cheery tones, it had had little success.

The Doctor's voice had taken on a decidedly cheery tone, one he used only when talking about his two favorite subjects: medical innovation and himself.

When she turned to Cassie, the brittle, falsely cheery tone was back in her voice.

"Land of Nod" followed the mayor with a less cheery tone.

"Good morning, boys," the man said in cheery tones as he approached them.

"Well," she said, her tone bright and cheery, "then let's get on with it, shall we?"

All these thoughts are addressed in an unusually cheery tone by characters who spend very little time looking back with regret.

"I guess I'll have to go down to your workshop, then," she said with a false cheery tone.

There was no change in the man's cheery tone, but Jiro felt menace.