"My father could not help smiling for his soul — his anger at the worst was never more than a spark; — and the zeal and simplicity of Trim — and the generous (though hobby-horsical) gallantry of my uncle Toby, brought him into perfect good humour with them in an instant."
"Boswell, however, was, as his proposer said, a thoroughly “clubable” man, and once a member, his good humour secured his popularity."
"His good humour had developed a certain vigorousness which might have been almost horrific in a less attractive personality."