Phillips was a good-looking young fellow, with a pleasant smile, a taking manner and a pair of dark eyes which reminded Mr.Winslow of his sister's.

It was easy to believe Ruth's statement that he had been a popular favorite among their acquaintances in Middleford; he was the sort the average person would like at once, the sort which men become interested in and women spoil.
He was rather quiet during this first call.

Babbie did two-thirds of the talking.

She felt it her duty as an older inhabitant to display "Uncle Jed" and his creations for her relative's benefit.
Vanes, sailors, ships and mills were pointed out and commented upon.
"He makes every one, Uncle Charlie," she declared solemnly.

"He's made every one that's here and--oh, lots and lots more.