I never knew before how beautiful you are." Something in his eyes sent a slight thrill of fear through her.

It was not an unpleasant sensation--rather exhilarating.

She watched the passing street till she felt that his eyes were no longer devouring her.
"You're not offended ?" he asked.

"At my thinking you beautiful ?" he added, in case she hadn't understood.
She laughed.

Her confidence had returned to her.