Possible Clues:

• On the face of it
• Suitably accepting most of raise, it seems
• It seems to be put on without a tear
• Aren't put on to cover, it seems
• Petition about a regular payment, so it seems
• Put on to cover a tear, or so it seems
• Seemingly
• Dad maybe's in new play, it would seem
• Implement without a crack on the face of it
• Bid to restrict a payment to landlord, so it seems