Cordle was about to give a curt little nod, turn on his heel and walk out.

After thinking it over for a minute, Salander gave a curt nod.

Isabelle gave a curt nod in reply, remaining, as usual, virtually motionless.

But he gave a curt nod and started back toward the door.

The man stood, gave a curt bow and gestured to the horses.

The big man's neck bulged as he gave a curt answering nod.

She gave a curt nod, and he slit the Ly Erg's throat.

Then he gave a curt jerk of his head and scuttled off.

Morrison gave a curt gesture that said: Get rid of him.

The captain of paratroopers gave a curt order and the men took cover.

Marsh did not look grateful, but he gave a curt nod.

Juliette gave a curt laugh and climbed the declivity toward him.

He gave a curt nod and Nymani skidded on down the mountain side.

Kyle gave a curt nod, then forced himself to amble off.

Tight-lipped, he gave a curt nod and stepped behind the curtain.

Sgaile gave a curt nod and passed through the gatehouse archway.