Throughout, Gruff is the most genial and quietly entertaining of hosts.

The past is still a foreign country, but we have been shown round it by the most genial and expert of guides.

Passepartout smiled his most genial smile, and said, "Never too late."

He was one of the best, the kindest, and the most genial men I ever knew.

He seemed quite enthusiastic and rubbed his hands together in the most genial fashion.

Doing that at the last minute on a busy night can test the patience of the most genial chef.

I found him, to my astonishment, quite composed and most genial in his manner.

'He will show you the way,' said Kara with his most genial smile.

He has been a most genial guide and I shall certainly miss him.

Commander Haydock turned out to be a most genial host.