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.

现在，他身的某种美好气质并没有完全释出来，而不断变化和不完美地流露出来，而所有美丽和令人愉快的事物正这种气质的作用。