Thus are explained those metamorphoses of tastes, of thoughts, even of appearance, so complete, that in six months, in three months of separation they become like different people.

By the side of that graceful and supple vision, Lincoln Maitland was seated on a low chair.

But his broad shoulders, which his evening coat set off in their amplitude, attested that before having studied "Art"-- and even while studying it--he had not ceased to practise the athletic sports of his English education.

As soon as he was mentioned, the term "large" was evoked.

Indeed, above the large frame was a large face, somewhat red, with a large, red moustache, which disclosed, in broad smiles, his large, strong teeth.
Large rings glistened on his large fingers.