47404 There is a dry glitter in his eyes, and a firm set of his thin lips, which go with a positive and possibly a harsh nature.
47405 You would find him an interesting study.
47406 He came over to call upon Baskerville on that first day, and the very next morning he took us both to show us the spot where the legend of the wicked Hugo is supposed to have had its origin.
47407 It was an excursion of some miles across the moor to a place which is so dismal that it might have suggested the story.
47408 We found a short valley between rugged tors which led to an open, grassy space flecked over with the white cotton grass.
47409 In the middle of it rose two great stones, worn and sharpened at the upper end, until they looked like the huge, corroding fangs of some monstrous beast.
47410 In every way it corresponded with the scene of the old tragedy.
47411 Sir Henry was much interested, and asked Stapleton more than once whether he did really believe in the possibility of the interference of the supernatural in the affairs of men.
47412 He spoke lightly, but it was evident that he was very much in earnest.
47413 Stapleton was guarded in his replies, but it was easy to see that he said less than he might, and that he would not express his whole opinion out of consideration for the feelings of the Baronet.
47414 He told us of similar cases where families had suffered from some evil influence, and he left us with the impression that he shared the popular view upon the matter.
47415 On our way back we stayed for lunch at Merripit House, and it was there that Sir Henry made the acquaintance of Miss Stapleton.
47416 From the first moment that he saw her he appeared to be strongly attracted by her, and I am much mistaken if the feeling was not mutual.
47417 He referred to her again and again on our walk home, and since then hardly a day has passed that we have not seen something of the brother and sister.
47418 They dine here to-night, and there is some talk of our going to them next week.