This reply is cut short by Mr. Tulkinghorn's arrival. There is no change in him, of course. Rustily drest, with his spectacles in his hand, and their very case worn threadbare. In manner, close and dry. In voice, husky and low. In face, watchful behind a blind; habitually not uncensorious and contemptuous perhaps. The peerage may have warmer worshippers and faithfuller believers than Mr. Tulkinghorn, after all, if everything were known.

This reply is cut short by Mr. Tulkinghorn's arrival. Rustily dressed; in manner, close and dry. In voice, husky and low. In face, watchful behind a blind; contemptuous perhaps.
