Did his ears lie, or had Yakoub only pretended reluctance to seek safety?

She pretended reluctance, but the Chief directed her to take down her skirt, and so she did.

The former, in his turn, would pretend reluctance, and make a similar offer of buying.

Oh, well, one more won't hurt you,' she said, pretending reluctance, but eager to hear more.

Nancy pretended reluctance, but she knew in her heart that she wanted time alone with her Jack.

He danced elegantly, and she pretended reluctance to change partners when the Prince of Wales approached her.

I pretended reluctance and then, with a cynical emotionalism, told her about Lois.

"He's pretending dignified reluctance , but he's dying to get in front of the cameras again."

"well, if you insist..." the youth said, pretending reluctance.

She had to go through the ritual of pleading for information while he pretended reluctance, but then he told her what appeared to be everything.