a person's oiled body

Beatriz, for all her seeming frailty, had borne the long strain better, and presently came, offering winesops, the recognised restorative; small pieces of fine white bread soaked in wine.

I would rather have it said, He lived usefully, than, He died rich.

Madame Sinico is a substitute for the expected but unforthcoming Mdlle. Lichtmay.