"No plain man would care for his mouth"Elizabeth Bowen

Posted by Sky on June 22, 2004

I do not understand this, (on p. 111 of the
Anchor books paperback of this novel)E.Bowen describes Max as
"No plain man would ever care for his mouth."
Is this an Irish phrase, as the author? Thank you!

• Rubberlips Henry 23/June/04