serene

It was not the coat, unexceptional in its cut, though simple and unornamented; it was not the plain white waistcoat; it was not the trousers, that displayed the foot so perfectly formed—it was none of these things that attracted the attention,—it was his pale complexion, his waving black hair, his calm and serene expression, his dark and melancholy eye, his mouth, chiselled with such marvellous delicacy, which so easily expressed such high disdain,—these were what fixed the attention of all upon him.

She turned towards him with a serene smile just at the moment he was bowing to her.

His calm and serene look formed a singular contrast to Albert’s grief-stricken face, who approached also, followed by the other four young men.

The rhythm felt impeccably balanced, providing a serene resolution to the turbulent narrative journey that had preceded it.