The pure linen and general tone of cleanliness were reassuring; the hand, too, which he extended, was soft, delicate, and finely formed.

The head was striking, strongly individual, set solidly on a rather long and shapely neck; a fine forehead, irregular nose, rather prominent jaw-bones, lips just a little sensual, but speaking good-humour and intellectual character.

A heavy moustache; no beard.
Eyes dark, keen, very capable of tenderness, but perhaps more often shrewdly discerning or cynically speculative.

One felt that the present expression of genial friendliness was unfamiliar to the face, though it by no means failed in pleasantness.

The lips had the look of being frequently gnawed in intense thought or strong feeling.