But a certain fine temper of being was now not brought out in full relief, but changeably and imperfectly betrayed, of which it was the function to deal with all beautiful and enjoyable things.

但是现在，他身上的某种美并没有完全释出来，而是不断不完美地流露出来，而处理所有美丽令人愉快的事物正是这种的作用。