Jake didn't seem to mind that he was making no progress.

Jake seemed to consider it for a moment and then nodded.

"I take it the answer's no." Jake seemed to evaluate his answer.

Jake seems to have a crush on her and she for him.

Jake did not even seem to notice that the man was in love with her.

Or at least a lot more Jake than they seemed at the moment.

Jake seemed to have a special power in making her self-conscious.

But then Jake seemed to take pleasure in believing the worst of her.

Jake picked up another piece of paper and seemed to review it.

Jake didn't seem like the sort who could be forced into doing anything.