They could taste the sweetness of life with relish, and they could put the sweetness aside and command life.

The chin and jaw, strong and just hinting of square aggressiveness, helped the lips to command life.

Strength balanced sensuousness and had upon it a tonic effect, compelling him to love beauty that was healthy and making him vibrate to sensations that were wholesome.

And between the lips were teeth that had never known nor needed the dentist's care.

They were white and strong and regular, he decided, as he looked at them.