Their whole gesture is timid, yet self-possessed.

They used to crowd round me, to inspect little things I had to show them, but never press near; on the contrary, would reprove and keep off the children.

Anything they took from my hand was held with care, then shut or folded, and returned with an air of lady-like precision.

They would not stare, however curious they might be, but cast sidelong glances.
A locket that I wore was an object of untiring interest; they seemed to regard it as a talisman.

My little sun-shade was still more fascinating to them; apparently they had never before seen one.