She was still muscular in her age and shapelessness.

Unlovely at her best, when about her work in her faded calico gown and flat shoes, hair wisped into a slovenly knot, she was depressing.

But she was a good woman, of sterling integrity, and ambitious for her girl.
Marietta was as attractive as her mother was depressing.

She was very young at this time and had the physical perfection--at least as regards body--that her parents must have had in youth.

She was above the average height of woman, with strong swell of bosom and glorious, erect carriage of head.