gentleness

such an openness and gentleness in his manner.”

She had even learnt to detect, in the very gentleness which had first delighted her, an affectation and a sameness to disgust and weary.

Never in her life had she seen his manners so little dignified, never had he spoken with such gentleness as on this unexpected meeting.

After a time, perceiving the meekness and gentleness of the beast’s temper, he summoned courage enough to approach him.