“His pate was balding for a young man, but it curled up at the back, and he had fought it down with slicking tonic and a good comb.”

“Francesca stared down at his balding pate as he returned the last of the paintings to its folder and fastened the string that bound it together.”

“Lynne was more adventurous and went for the pheasant like a shot, and pate for openers.”

“His pate was balding for a young man, but it curled up at the back, and he had fought it down with slicking tonic and a good comb.”

“Francesca stared down at his balding pate as he returned the last of the paintings to its folder and fastened the string that bound it together.”

“Lynne was more adventurous and went for the pheasant like a shot, and pate for openers.”

“They are eaten with pates or cold collations, their gently acidic snap making a most pleasant counterpoint to the fatty meat.”

“Toasts, breads, bagels, continental breakfasts, pates, soups and baguettes presented themselves for our consideration.”

“Over the blue rinse set, bald pates and arthritic couples leaning into each other for support rather than sexy, slow dancing.”