Good clothes, quiet demeanour, and numerical smallness are the striking characteristics.

The 61-year-old was respected among his colleagues and the community, despite his quiet demeanour.

John was twenty-four years of age, of unmixed blood, and of a quiet demeanour.

In wandering about the valleys and villages, the West Australians noted the quiet demeanour of the inhabitants.

However, for now at least, Francis's calm, quiet demeanour mattered more to the faithful than his outlook.

He watched with much curiosity the gradual filling of the seats, and the grave, quiet demeanour of the people.

The great bulk of the congregation are calm and unostentatious, evincing a quiet demeanour in conjunction with a determined devotion.

Punctual and diligent, with grave, attentive eyes and quiet demeanour, he could not but elicit the approval of his teacher.

The Colonel considered a moment, and then answered with the same quiet demeanour and impenetrable expression, Thanks to you, Prince.

Now, his quiet demeanour is at odds with an incredibly commanding musical approach that has grown in depth and stature.

For this that she had laid aside her quiet demeanour, and taken upon her the rants of a tragedy heroine!

You are growing too masterful altogether, and have none of the quiet demeanour and peaceful air which becomes an honest citizen.

Mr. Medwin was exceedingly embarrassed and annoyed-therewas something in the girl's quiet demeanour that suggested a certain intellectual superiority to himself.

Then follow rules for behaviour in church, with directions to preserve a quiet demeanour, and avoid improper use of the eyes or the tongue.

"I am sure you are quite right, Mr. Turnbull," she said, struggling to maintain a quiet demeanour.

"Thank you for your generosity," he said, still standing before her and preserving his grave and quiet demeanour.