A flabby habit of body, hypertrophy of the abdomen, varicose veins, particularly of the facial tissues, a blear eye and a colouration suggestive of bile and apoplexy,—when this unwholesome bulk is duly wrapped in a conventionally decorous costume it is accepted rather as a mark of weight and responsibility, and so serves to distinguish the pillars of urbane society 去书内

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    The vivid and somewhat satirical description of physical features creates a striking image of certain figures in urban society. It uses physical details to imply their character and social status, demonstrating the author’s critical observation.

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