How does Verghese describe the meeting he had with Paul?

Paul asked to speak with Verghese to talk about writing and the publishing process. They met in Verghese's office with the sun filtering through a magnolia tree that was outside the office. Verghese remembers the meeting with a Vermeer-like quality, a camera obscura sharpness. Paul sat during their meeting with his hands still, his beard full, and his dark eyes taking in the advice that Verghese shared.