21. He lifted his head and put it slightly to one side to listen better. 22. I lift my head and I take a breath. 23. He put an arm round her shoulders without lifting his head. 24. He removed his hand and she lifted her head, thinking he was about to leave. 25. She lifted her head with a weak smile. 26. Lifting his head, he turned to grin at the little girl. 27. Instinctively she lifted her head, and their lips met, softly at first, tasting and questing. 28. When abruptly he lifted his head and set her from him, dazed and disorientated, she staggered a little before regaining her balance. 29. She lifted her head and looked him in the face. 30. When at length she lifted her head and sniffed he produced a spotless hankie. |