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.

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