His crisp dark hair was frosted on the temples; he stooped a little after the fashion of the desk-worker; he wore pince-nez; his manner, though alert, was composed and dignified.

Mr. Hebblethwaite adjusted his pince-nez, gave a little start as he read the first name, leaned back in his chair as he came to another, stared at Norgate about half-way down the list, as though to make sure that he was in earnest, and finally finished it in silence.

The doctor readjusted his pince-nez, and seated himself with some deliberation on the foot of the bed.

I've forgotten the measles and sugar and Lord RHONDDA and the Irish trouble and your Aunt Matilda, and where I left my pince-nez and what's become of the letters I received this morning, and whom I promised to meet where and when to talk over what.

Madame Cerise laid down her book, placed her pince-nez in the case, and slowly proceeded down the hall.

"That's just it," said the doctor, removing his pince-nez and rubbing them.