He nodded in genuine appreciation at the card trick - not that she could see his reaction. That kind of prestidigitation can't easily be taught to someone who is blind. She must have been blinded in adulthood, he surmised.
He got a little flutter of schoolboy giddiness when she asked to meet him later, then softly moved her hand around in his. However, after a second or two he picked up on the fact that she was just trying to show she was not a ghost.
Whether or not the enchanting woman was flirting with him, luck was in the cards, it seemed. He had planned on investigating the mystery of these resurrections pro bono, starting with his own assistant, Karen. However, if someone was willing to pay, so much the better.
"I do, too," he said with as much sincerity as he could muster without sounding forced. This was always hard for him. "I'll personally oversee this case for you. We'll talk soon."