11/35 The dusky pallor of one; the fierce red-brown of the other; and of the third, the dark, ingrained burning, as though it had become a permanent colour. Mr.Corbeck had a big head, massive and full; with shaggy, dark red-brown hair, but bald on the temples. The squareness of it showed "ratiocination"; and the fulness under the eyes "language". He had the short, broad nose that marks energy; the square chin--marked despite a thick, unkempt beard--and massive jaw that showed great resolution. When Mr.Corbeck saw her, he seemed somewhat surprised. |