It was an instance of that force of will in him, which compelled a naturally somewhat delicate frame to comport itself like that of an athlete.

Mr.Forster somewhere says of him, "Dickens's habits were robust, but his health was not." This is entirely true as far as my observation extends.
Of the general charm of his manner I despair of giving any idea to those who have not seen or known him.

This was a charm by no means dependent on his genius.

He might have been the great writer he was and yet not have warmed the social atmosphere wherever he appeared with that summer glow which seemed to attend him.

His laugh was brimful of enjoyment.