He was a very ugly man, and yet, forgive the bull, beautiful.

I cannot describe what I mean better than by saying that his face was not like the face of any ordinary mortal whom I have met in my limited experience.

Were I an artist who wished to portray a wise and benevolent, but rather grotesque spirit, I should take that countenance as a model.
"Mr.Holly was somewhat vexed at my being called in, which had been done without his knowledge.

Soon we became friendly enough, however, and he expressed gratitude for the relief that I was able to give him, though I could not hope to do more.

At different times he talked a good deal of the various countries in which he had travelled, apparently for very many years, upon some strange quest that he never clearly denned to me.