Tell me about these smile-proof bachelors.

When once they are struck, they fall all to pieces at once." Bernard sought his landlady, who was present as a guest, and through her secured an introduction to Miss Viola Martin.

He found her even more beautiful, if possible, in mind than in form and he sat conversing with her all the evening as if enchanted.
The people present were not at all surprised; for as soon as Bernard's brilliancy and worth were known in the town and people began to love him, it was generally hoped and believed that Miss Martin would take him captive at first sight.
Miss Viola Martin was a universal favorite.

She was highly educated and an elocutionist of no mean ability.

She sang sweetly and was the most accomplished pianist in town.