She was an actress of the highest order for dry humour; one of those who convey the most laughable things with a grave face.
On one occasion he returned with a grave face, saying to Lord Rooster, "She has the other one in hand.
The jovial sallies of Goby appeared exquisite to Rosey's mother, and to the girl probably; though that young Bahawder of a Clive Newcome chose to wear a grave face (confound his insolent airs!
Lady Anne came back from the upper regions presently, with rather a grave face, and saying that Sir Brian was not so well this evening, upon which the young men rose to depart.
He looks as if seven times seven years could have no power to make his tall form less erect, or to soften the lines on his dark, grave face.
It was a very kind, pleasant face that bent over her, but it was a grave face too, at the moment.
I think I am beginning to catch on," replied Strong with a grave face.
Esther pondered a few moments, looking into the fire with a grave face.
This latter threat the mischievous girl threw out with a grave face, in order to bring Denis into a more ridiculous dilemma; for she saw clearly that he labored under a heavy struggle between timidity and gallantry.
The laughter again pealed out; but my host, who probably had seen quite enough of a guest who insisted upon drinking his best wine, put on a grave face.
The laugh was now turned against Mr. Thorn, but he went on cutting his geraniums with a grave face.
Mrs. Carleton, who did not relish her son's grave face.
He already understood the melting eyes that were making acquaintance with his, and half felt the pain that gave so much tenderness to her kiss, and looked at her with a grave face of awakening wonder and sympathy.
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