[ Byerly gently seizes Prior's fingertip between his teeth, gives a little tug, and then releases it. ]

Perhaps so, yes. Where I'm from, beards and moustaches are only just beginning to come into fashion. Thanks to my cousin Dono, you know. He burst upon the social scene with that beard of his, handsome as the day is long, making ladies swoon, and everyone decided they wanted to imitate him.