LIPS AND MOUTHS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 20 January 1912, Page 10

LIPS AND MOUTHS.

.An overhanging upper lip generally signifies good nature, . says T.P.s Weekly, though the "rabbit" mouth with its short prominence, is commonly due to want of attention to the two front upper.teeth in childhood. Very I red, fleshy lips are always associated with sensuality and indolence ; but even j a'mouth of this type, by early self-, control, can be modified. An open mouth,' though permitted momentarily to the wise in astonishment, is never kept open save by those who think earnestly about nothing at all, who have never fulfilled responsibilities, or who need the condition of their throats and noses seen to. "Down in the mouth very literally describes those who "don't want to complain, but"— they do. The connection between the eyes and mouth is the lowest orbicular muscle running to the upper lip. In a person of a; lachrymose disposition this is relaxed, and down goes the mouth. It is the weakest muscle in the face, and needs most control, for the lip may be seen to quiver long after tears are dried. Another type is the sneering mouth—nearest, say scientists, to that of unrestrained, savage men, who snarled or sneered at adversaries tio give them a sight of his canine teeth. A pleasant contrast !is the humorous, well-shaped mouth,, from which one expects to hear witticisms and clever remarks, while the [ long, obstinate upper lip seen in Scotsmen is well known.