Softening in example sentence
He then divested himself of his upper coat; and lighting the pipe and placing himself in front of the fire with his back towards it, so that he could feel its full heat, and recline against the mantel-piece at the same time, turned towards Sam, and, with a countenance greatly mollified by the softening influence of tobacco, requested him to'fire away.'Sam dipped his pen into the ink to be ready for any corrections, and began with a very theatrical air--'"Lovely--"''Stop,' said Mr. Weller, ringing the bell.