His utterance fell short of perfect refinement, but seemed that of an educated man.

And certainly his clothes were such as a gentleman wears.

He had thin, hairy hands, unmarked by any effect of labour; the nails could not have been better cared for.

Was it a bad sign that he carried neither gloves nor walking-stick?
His talk aimed at nothing but sober friendliness; it was perfectly inoffensive--indeed, respectful.

Now and then--not too often--he fixed his eyes upon her for an instant.