He almost allowed a smile to sneak across his face.

For the first time, the old priest who'd taught so many of them allowed a smile onto his face.

Peter sat back and allowed a small smile to cross his face.

He thought for a moment and then allowed a small smile to grow across his face.

For an instant, he allowed a smile of pleasure to play across his face.

She allowed a slight smile to put him at his ease.

He allowed a slight smile to play across his mouth.

She allowed a grim smile to form, but they weren't safe yet.

He allowed a small smile to play across his lips.

He allowed a small smile to curl on his lips.