His cheek-bones were rather prominent, and when he laughed he displayed his teeth, which, being somewhat decayed, gave a rather unpleasant expression to the countenance, otherwise he was what might have ordinarily been considered a good-looking fellow.
Upon seating himself, he was jocularly questioned by one of the number, in reference to some young lady, who was evidently known to them all.
"Ah, William, how did you find the lovely Clara this evening ?" inquired his friend, in German.
William Bucholz, for that was the name of the new-comer, shrugged his shoulders, and with an amused expression upon his face, answered: "Oh, as well as usual, and quite as charming." And then, perceiving the presence of Frank, he looked inquiringly at his friends, and added: "Whom have we here ?" "A young man who has just arrived from Germany," was the reply.
Bucholz immediately arose, cordially shook hands with the stranger, and engaged him in conversation..