Countenance
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They were looking at each other with as bewildered and helplessly miserable expression as I have ever witnessed on any human
countenance
before or since, and they held a long tow-line between them.
His
countenance
evinced a settled composure and dignity; his nose was straight, and approaching to Grecian; his eye, of a gray color, was quiet, thoughtful, and rather melancholy; the mouth and lower part of his face being expressive of decision and much character.
The bloom of the elder of these ladies had vanished, but her eyes and fine hair gave an extremely agreeable expression to her countenance; and there was a softness and an affability in her deportment, that added a charm many more juvenile faces do not possess.
"It is much to be desired," said Harper, emphatically, again raising his eyes to the
countenance
of his host.
The admiring gaze of the younger of the sisters had barely time to read its expression, before it passed away, leaving in its room the acquired composure which marked the
countenance
of the stranger, and that impressive dignity which so conspicuously denotes the empire of reason.
Mr. Wharton had in vain endeavored to pierce the disguise of his guest's political feelings; but, while there was nothing forbidding in his countenance, there was nothing communicative; on the contrary it was strikingly reserved; and the master of the house arose, in profound ignorance of what, in those days, was the most material point in the character of his guest, to lead the way into another room, and to the supper table.
A fine young man was now seen sitting near the entrance, who, by his smiling countenance, was evidently a pleased listener to the conversation.
The gentleman caught one of her hands in his own, and the stern expression of his
countenance
gave place to a look of admiration as he replied,-"You managed him famously, my dear little kinswoman; never - no, never, forget the land of your birth; remember, if you are the granddaughter of an Englishman, you are, also, the granddaughter of a Peyton."
Frances had, indeed, thought there was something like a smile passing over the features of the traveler, when, on entering the room, he first confronted her brother; but it was confined to the eyes, seeming to want power to affect the muscles of the face, and was soon lost in the settled and benevolent expression which reigned in his countenance, with a sway but seldom interrupted.
The indulgent benevolence expressed in the
countenance
of the stranger, as he bowed a silent acquiescence, spoke more eloquently than the nicest framed period, and the young lady repeated her order, with a confidence in its truth that removed all embarrassment.
His eyes were gray, sunken, restless, and, for the flitting moments that they dwelt on the
countenance
of those with whom he conversed, they seemed to read the very soul.
Some bunches of ribbons fell from the hands of Birch; his
countenance
changed instantly, losing its keen expression in intent meaning, as he answered slowly, "It is some time since the rig'lar cavalry were out, and I saw some of De Lancey's men cleaning their arms, as I passed their quarters; it would be no wonder if they took the scent soon, for the Virginia horse are low in the county."
"I know some of them by sight," said Birch, glancing his eyes round the apartment, taking in their course Captain Wharton, and resting for an instant on the
countenance
of Harper.
Her brother, observing the marks of incredulity in her countenance, continued, "You doubt it, and justify his death?"
"Surely, sir," cried the father, losing sight of delicacy in apprehension for his child, "you will keep secret the discovery which your being in my house has enabled you to make?"Harper turned quickly to the speaker, and then, losing the sternness which had begun to gather on his countenance, he answered mildly, "I have learned nothing in your family, sir, of which I was ignorant before; but your son is safer from my knowledge of his visit than he would be without it."
The
countenance
of the trader changed, and, losing its expression of deep care in a natural acuteness, he answered,-"It is hard to say what ought to be the price; I believe I must leave it to your own generosity."
repeated the other, turning to Captain Wharton, and contemplating his figure for a moment until the anxiety of his
countenance
gave place to a lurking smile.
The officer listened to him with intense interest, his
countenance
gradually lighting into a smile of pleasure, and the instant Mr. Wharton concluded his laconic reply he turned on his heel and left the apartment.
The
countenance
of Lawton changed instantly, and his assumed quaintness vanished.
The
countenance
of Dunwoodie brightened, as turning his eyes in fondness on the speaker, he listened to her explanation.
"Major Dunwoodie," said Frances, in a voice barely audible, as she beckoned to him to be seated; her cheek, which had been of a chilling whiteness, was flushed with a suffusion that crimsoned her whole
countenance.
Much as he loved his wealth, Mr. Wharton loved his children better; and he sat gazing on the movements without, with a listless vacancy in his countenance, that fully denoted his imbecility of character.
The first emotion of the agitated girl was unalloyed happiness; in the next instant she shrank back appalled from the unusual expression that reigned in his
countenance.
His pale and ghastly countenance, sunken eye, and difficult breathing, gave her a glimpse of death in its most fearful form.
All this time Dunwoodie stood in feverish silence, holding one of the hands of the sufferer in both his own, watching the
countenance
of Doctor Sitgreaves.
The ladies had watched his varying
countenance
in some surprise, and Miss Peyton now observed that,-"If there were a sister of Captain Singleton near them, her presence would be gladly requested both by herself and nieces."
After the alliance with France, when silver became more abundant in the country, although the scrutinizing eyes of Katy never let any opportunity of examining into the deerskin purse pass unimproved, she was never able to detect the image of Louis intruding into the presence of the well-known
countenance
of George III.
The change in the
countenance
of the black was instantly perceived by Katy, and turning her face, she saw the peddler himself, standing within the door of the room.
The
countenance
of Katy changed, from the natural expression of concern, to the set form of melancholy, as she answered,-"He is happily removed from the cares of the world; the chinking of the money made him get out of his bed, and the poor soul found the shock too great for him.
During this dialogue Captain Lawton had been studying the
countenance
and manner of the housekeeper, with a most ludicrous gravity; and, fearful the conversation would cease, he inquired, with an appearance of great interest,-"You think it was age and debility that removed the old gentleman at last?""And the troublesome times.
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