her neat sweet features fixed in a small smile of polite wariness.
The quote describes a character with delicate, attractive features that are accompanied by a subtle, cautious smile. This suggests that the character may be aware of their surroundings and possibly guarded in their interactions with others. The use of "polite wariness" indicates a blend of charm and underlying vigilance, hinting at a complexity in their personality.
This portrayal, drawn from Jim Thompson's novella "The Alcoholics," evokes a sense of intrigue about...
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