He would see faces in movieson t.v.in magazinesand in books….
He thought that some of these faces might be right for him….and
Through the yearsby keeing an ideal facial structure fixed in his
Mind….or somewhere in the back of his mind….that he mightby
Force of willcause his face to approach those of his ideal….the
Change would be very subtle….it might take ten years or so….
Gradually his face would change its’ shape….a more hooked nose…
Widerthinner lips….beady eyes….a larger forehead.
He imagined that this was an ability he shared with most other
People….they had also molded their faced according to some
Ideal….maybe they imagined that their new face would better
Suit their personality….or maybe they imagined that their
Personality would be forced to change to fit the new appear-
Ance….this is why first impressions are often correct…
Although some people might have made mistakes….they may have
Arrived at an appearance that bears no relationship to them….
They may have picked an ideal appearance based on some childish
Whimor momentary impulse….some may have gotten half-way
Thereand then changed their minds.
He wonders if he too might have made a similar mistake.