" Mr. Smith, scratching his smooth-shaven chin and staring blankly in front of him, said that he was glad to hear it.

" Someone called him from the door, and he turned away, leaving me staring blankly at nothing.

He turned quickly and looked at his nephew blankly for a moment, and then his left eyebrow went up.

He was staring as blankly as ever.

" He stared at me more blankly than ever when I let this out on him, and suddenly he laughed.

He sat up and stared at her blankly through his drenched eyes.