Another physical peculiarity of his which I do not remember to have seen noticed in print was a remarkably beautiful voice.

It was fine in quality and of great range; sweet, yet manly, and with a suggestion of stored-up power which harmonised with the man.

It seemed to belong, too, to the benevolence, which was the habitual expression of his face when in repose.
"Jessie [pronounced Jessee] told me I should find you up; but you are not so early as I am!" was his salutation.

I said he had _dans le temps_ been beforehand with others as well as with me! At which he laughed, not, I thought, ill-pleased.

And then we talked--about Italy of course.