Allow me to expand a little.

There are several things, very slight in themselves, yet implying other things not so unimportant.

Thus, your French servant has devalise your premises and got caught.

Excusez, says the sergent-de-ville, as he politely relieves him of his upper garments and displays his bust in the full daylight.

Good shoulders enough,--a little marked,--traces of smallpox, perhaps,--but white.