7/35 But the third lady, Hawbury--Well, it's enough to say that I, who have seen all women in all lands, have never seen any thing like her. She was on the front seat, with her face turned toward me. She was small, a perfect blonde; hair short and curling; a round, girlish face; dimpled cheeks, and little mouth. Her eyes were large and blue; and, as she looked at me, I saw such a bewitching innocence, such plaintive entreaty, such pathetic trust, such helpless, childlike--I'll be hanged if I can find words to express what I want to say. The English language doesn't contain them." "Do it in Latin, then, or else skip the whole description. |