"Whenever I see his finger nails, I thank God I don't have to look at his feet"

This quote by Athene Seyler is a funny way of revealing relief. It indicates that the person she is describing has unkempt fingernails, and she is grateful that she does not have to see the state of his feet. It might be translated as a commentary on the significance of individual health and grooming. It might also be translated as a commentary on the power of impressions. The quote indicates that the individual in question has actually made a bad first impression on Athene Seyler, and she is happy that she does not need to see anymore of him. It could likewise be interpreted as a commentary on the power of observation. Athene Seyler has observed the state of the person's fingernails and has made a judgement about the state of his feet. This quote is a humorous method of revealing relief and making a judgement about someone's individual hygiene.