Yes, it looks like Clark is putting 2 and 2 together all on his own. I think he'll figure it out without having to be told.
This part focused (at least verbally) on Clark's trust in Lois, but Lois demonstrated a great deal of trust in Clark - and in Clark being Clark no matter what - when she started rough-housing with him. Well, maybe not rough-housing, but still that whole tickling episode could have ended quite differently with any other super-powered man who didn't realize he was super.
I'm guessing Jones used to hang on that stand in Sam's office.
I am so enjoying these chapters, and as always I'm ever eager for more.
