In this chapter, we are introduced to Mr. Thomas Marvel, a man with a unique appearance and a leisurely manner. He is contemplating trying on a pair of boots when he is approached by a voice. They discuss the ugliness of the boots and Mr. Marvel's past experiences with footwear.
# The Invisible Man
Chapter 8 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells, titled 'In Transit', is a brief account of Gibbons, an amateur naturalist, who hears a man coughing, sneezing, and swearing near him while lying on the open downs. However, he sees nothing and the voice eventually fades away in the direction of Adderdean. This phenomenon disturbs Gibbons' philosophical tranquility and he hurries down the hill towards the village.
In Chapter 13 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Mr. Marvel is seen walking through the twilight with three books and a bundle wrapped in a blue table-cloth. He is accompanied by a voice that threatens to kill him if he tries to escape again. The voice is angry that Mr. Marvel let the secret of his invisibility be known and is worried about being caught. Mr. Marvel is in despair and his pace slows down as he contemplates his situation.
In Chapter 1 of The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells, a stranger arrives in Iping during a snowstorm and seeks shelter at the Coach and Horses inn. Mrs. Hall, the innkeeper, is excited to have a guest and prepares a meal for him. However, she notices that the stranger is still wearing his hat and coat and seems lost in thought while staring out the window at the snow. The chapter ends with the snow melting off the stranger's shoulders and dripping onto Mrs. Hall's carpet.
The Invisible Man walks down the stairs for the first time and experiences difficulty due to not being able to see his feet. He feels exalted and revels in his extraordinary advantage. However, he is hit violently behind by a man carrying a basket of soda-water syphons. The Invisible Man twists the basket out of the man's hand and a cabman tries to take it from him. In the confusion, The Invisible Man backs against a shop window and prepares to dodge out of the crowd.