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Nan was very much delighted in her demure way, and
that delight showed itself in her face and in her
clear bright eyes. --W. Black.

Interesting. Very much delighted--and showing it all in her eyes--body under control. Completely. But not the windows to the soul.

Thanks for demurely. I never knew it meant fundamentally 'of good manners' although I had the sense of the word.

There are those rare beings whose bearing is demure for whom I hold great admiration, but as many as I can think of whom I admire for being demure, just as many come to mind who are anything but and I love them just as much for their unbridled enthusiasm and outlandishness.