I don't say he 's handsome; but he 's just as good as he can be.

Some people say that if you are very fond of a person you always think them handsome; but I don't agree with that at all.

I am very fond of Gordon, and yet I am not blinded by affection, as regards his personal appearance.

He 's too light for my taste, and too red.

And because you think people handsome, it does n't follow that you are fond of them.