The old man paused in solemn fashion.

Garwald read the item in solemn fashion.

Mann looked up in solemn fashion.

Fenmore shook hands in solemn fashion, but behind the straight lines of his face he betrayed annoyance.

Dundee shook his head in solemn fashion.

In solemn fashion, the servant repeated his story.

He stroked his chin in solemn fashion.

Cranston heard the details of Whilton's death in a solemn fashion.

She smiled at him in a solemn, friendly fashion.

Madam President, the Commissioner made his statement in a rather solemn fashion, as if we were witnessing an historic moment, and I think it is one.