Of beauty; and the mouths were of assorted sizes and shapes displaying pearly teeth when the heads smiled. As for dimples they appeared in cheeks and chins wherever they might be most charming and one or two heads had freckles upon the faces to contrast the better with the brilliancy of their complexions. One key unlocked all the velvet cupboards containing these treasures--a curious key carved from a single blood-red ruby--and this was fastened to a strong but slender chain which the Princess wore... read more
