He was a fine exemplar of the gentler type of the Puritan, courteous in manner, but stern in conduct and in aspect.

He was a man of conflict, and a leader in the theological contests in New England in the early part of this century.

Finley, on the contrary, bore the expression of gentleness entirely.

In person rather above the ordinary height, well formed, graceful in demeanor, with a complexion, if I remember right, slightly ruddy, features duly proportioned, and often lightened with a genial and expressive smile.

He was, altogether, a handsome young man, with manners unusually bland.