"Please, no." Sagramore smiles at her. He likes to make himself readily available right away; it's the most convenient way of doing things, and then the ball is in the other court, so to speak; the lady can decide for herself whether she wants to be pursued, once he's made it evident that he'll willing to pursue. As a result, the smile he flashes Laurel is quite obviously one that indicates allure, and he leans back against the wall of the staircase.