“She glances up at Jack and finds he is watching her, a small smile playing on his lips. She wonders if he is at all alarmed to find himself in such close proximity to her after their shared encounter in the clearing the day before. "You'll have to go gently with me," he says to Albie, his eyes still on Lillian. "This is all rather new to me." Lillian blushes and stares down at the wall of tiles laid out on the table before them. "Albie is the expert. You should know that neither of us stands a chance against him." "I'm lost already," he says quietly. "My concentration is completely off today." Lillian swallows.” FlirtingLillian And JackSecretive Acts Book:The Peacock Summer Source: The Peacock Summer
“I'm still waiting for a moment with our gracious host." Something in his wry smile offsets the intensity in his eyes. Really, he is very handsome. "And in the meantime," he adds, with a sideways glance, "I have you." He is flirting with her; very gently, but definitely flirting and it's at that moment that Lillian realizes he have no more idea of her identity than she has of his.” FlirtingLillian And Jack Book:The Peacock Summer Source: The Peacock Summer
“Fincher," he says. "Jack Fincher. I'm an artist," he adds, a hint of apology in his voice. "An artist?" Lillian has not expected this reply. "Are you any good?" The man gives a wry smile. "If I say "yes", you will think me horribly conceited. And if I say "no", you'll probably vanish at the earliest possible opportunity and find someone far more interesting to talk to." "You wouldn't want me to vanish?" she asks, once more surprised at her daring. "No," he says, holding her gaze. "I wouldn't want you to vanish.” FlirtingLillian And Jack Book:The Peacock Summer Source: The Peacock Summer