She'd decided her initial tactic of friendly interest had been wise.

Her tone was one of friendly and candid interest, but she wasn't getting many bites, either.

However, his death leaves a dangerous power vacuum- and Rome is now taking a more than friendly interest.

I asked in a voice of neutrally friendly interest.

The man was curious, not critical, and the other two nodded, to establish a friendly interest.

The gentleman regarded him with a very friendly interest.

I take a fairly friendly interest in your family, from far away back.

Now Matilda's after me with a more than friendly interest.

Develop a friendly, healthy interest in the people who share the life on your street.

"Thank you," she said, her whole nature relieved by this spark of friendly interest.