strained and moderated by the acute understanding of the forehead, the sincere religion. of the eye, and the phlegm of the chin.

III.

COULD I sce nothing of this counte nance but the nose, I could not be so certain of the mild goodness and tranquillity of the character, and of its various housewifely virtues; yet the nose would be pledge to me of its superior discretion.

ON THE HAIR*.

IV.

How congruous are here the hair and the countenance! How decisively do they speak the very mild, sober, modest, calm character; loving order and instruction! Nothing enterprising, daring, or commanding, is to be seen in this face, which seems formed to be a discreet schoolmaster.

V.

How much more voluptuous is this hair! How does it correspond with the sanguine, productive, penetrating, powerful, and easily active countenance!

*See page 13 of this volume.