“Oh, girls are always curious about a boy like you. You never give yourself away.”
Delicious flattery! “Well, there are no pictures.”
“Oh, I expect you’ve got them put away.”
“No. I don’t know any girls.”
“Well all I can say is, you’re pretty cheeky for a beginner!”
Wilfred felt bold and masterful again. “That is because you sweep me off my feet,” he said. He leaned towards her, bringing his face very close to hers. How enchanting it was to remain like that, without actually touching her. What a strange, strong current passed into him from her!
“You have put a spell on me!” he faltered.
“Promise me to stay quite still for a minute,” she whispered.
“What for?”
“Just because I ask you to.”