THE PHYSIOGNOMY OF THE MOUTH. 



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that of the pinched trait and vertical wrinkles with the bitter ex- 

 pression of the mouth (Fig. 12). 



It remains to describe the complicated muscular movements 

 that accompany a violent rage. The jaws are strongly pressed 

 upon one another, in expression of an energy ready for the com- 



Fio. 11. Pinched Expression, with Furtive Look; Fig. 12. Pinched Expression, with 

 Horizontal and Vertical Wrinkles. Bitter, and Vertical Wrinkles. 



bat, of a provoking resolution ; the upper lip is elevated and 

 also the wings of the nose (bitter trait) so high that it is impos- 

 sible to pinch the lips ; and the teeth of the upper jaw are seen 

 above the upward-drawn lower lip. The nostrils are swelled out 

 wide, for the movements of respiration and the heart are precipi- 

 tate in rage, and the air is inhaled and expired violently to meet 

 an obstacle in the tightly closed teeth, so that the breathing, pref- 

 erably done through the nose, is facili- 

 tated by the inflation of the nostrils. 

 The forehead presents horizontal wrin- 

 kles as a sign of close attention, and 

 vertical wrinkles in expression of 

 anger. The eyes look brilliant and 

 "flash with fire" under the effect of 

 the mental excitement, roll wildly in 

 their orbits, or cast a fixed and pierc- 

 ing look (Fig. 13). 



The pinched trait becomes physi- 

 ognomical most easily and frequently 

 with persons whose daily occupations fig. ia pinched expression, with 



-i />, / n i Bitter. Eyes wide open. Vertical 



involve often or for long periods pam- AND horizontal wrinkles, and 

 ful or intense bodily efforts, whether WlNG8 0F THE NoeE celled out 



^ ti n (Expression of Furt). 



m the shape of a great display of 



force, or of special care and prudence. It may be developed among 

 blacksmiths as well as among embroiderers, among butchers or 

 sculptors ; but we may be sure that persons with whom we find it 



