she was of pale complexion , with clear blue eyes , rather deeply set ; her mouth , fine and well cut , remained motionless in its correct lines ; her chin , strongly marked , denoted that strength of will which in the ordinary britannic type denotes mostly nothing but obstinacy ; a brow a little receding , as is proper for poets , enthusiasts , and soldiers , was scarcely shaded by short thin hair which was of a beautiful deep chestnut color .