I liked my mustache in the Navy, since it was only recently permitted and irritated the old timers, to
all the younger mens' delight. Later, married, I had a mustache for years; yes, it retained pipe smoke
fragrance in a pleasing way. I felt it made me look forlorn, or more forlorn than otherwise. When I shaved
it off, my late wife didn't notice for weeks. I finally took her out to a nice place for an evening meal and asked
her if she noticed any change in my appearance. She guessed maybe I had had a haircut? I finally told her, to
our mutual amusement. Today, I think a beard or mustache would make me look absolutely antiquated. I
have a rather long face, and I'd look like a harshly old time Amish man.
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