although if I do want it I shall have it," he added.
He was a small, square boy with a pug-nosed face.

His hair was light brown, thin and stiff, so that it was difficult to brush, and although you watered it, stood up in unexpected places and stared at you.

His eyes were good, dark brown and large, but he was in no way handsome; his neck, his nose ridiculous.

His mouth was too large, and his chin stuck out like a hammer.
He was, plainly, obstinate and possibly sulky, although when he smiled his whole face was lighted with humour.

Helen was the only beautiful Cole child, and she was abundantly aware of that fact.