Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Almost always. Some very lucky people have gotten away from the tug to try more, though. So, don't experiment, you probably wont be so lucky.

He had one ankle resting on t'other knee; the boot on that foot was busted, and two of his toes stuck through, and he worked them now and then.

smoke

There was a streaming mist in all the hallows, and it had roamed in its forlornness up the hill, like a evil spirit, seeking rest and finding none.

The passage that implies the character pays attention to details is "In a few moments, a man stood in his presence, who, with a keenly observant look at him, addressed him by his name."

Reproach : praise completes the analogy.

" It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" these are the opening lines of a "Tale of two cities"

(A+) "eh, well!" here you see me...

round the corner....

imp

The meaning is "fear of".