Was it just because it followed the phrase 'desirable company' or was she holding his gaze longer than usual? No, she definitely was, he wasn't imagining it. This was a perfect opening for him to extend an invitation to her and he wanted to very much but he suddenly felt unsure of himself and didn't know how to go about it. He was also in danger of letting the conversation lapse if he didn't speak soon.
"I can see why you might be looking forward to the change in season, that sounds very pleasant." In truth he didn't care for picnics at all, the very idea of eating outside was unappealing - swatting at insects every few seconds to protect his food was most irritating - but if that's what she liked... "You are partial to picnics then?" That wasn't too obvious, was it?
"I can see why you might be looking forward to the change in season, that sounds very pleasant." In truth he didn't care for picnics at all, the very idea of eating outside was unappealing - swatting at insects every few seconds to protect his food was most irritating - but if that's what she liked... "You are partial to picnics then?" That wasn't too obvious, was it?
