Dr. Kemp is working in his study when he sees a man running towards him. The man is short and wearing a high hat, and Dr. Kemp thinks he is a fool. He watches the man run down the hill but notices that he doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. Eventually, the man reaches Dr. Kemp's house and collapses, revealing himself to be the Invisible Man.
# H.G. Wells
In Chapter 2 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Mrs. Hall asks Teddy Henfrey to take a look at the clock in the parlour. When she enters the room, she sees her visitor, who appears to have an enormous mouth wide open. However, she soon realizes that the shadows had tricked her. The chapter sets the tone for the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the novel.
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.
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.