Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Mr. Gabriel Utterson Quotes

The thoughts of his mind, besides, were of the gloomiest dye; and when he glanced at the companion of his drive, he was conscious of some touch of that terror of the law and the law's officers, which may at times assail the most honest. (4.10)

Although Mr. Utterson is an honest man, as in, a good man, the law still terrifies him and makes him think about past misdeeds.

He was austere with himself; drank gin when he was alone, to mortify a taste for vintages; and though he enjoyed the theater, had not crossed the doors of one for twenty years. But he had an approved tolerance for others; sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to reprove. (1.1)

Although Mr. Utterson leads a very severe, routine life, he is envious of others’ transgressions.

Mr. Utterson sighed deeply but said never a word; and the young man presently resumed. "Here is another lesson to say nothing," said he. "I am ashamed of my long tongue. Let us make a bargain never to refer to this again."

"With all my heart," said the lawyer. I shake hands on that, Richard." (1.27)

In keeping with their social code, Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield agree essentially not to gossip anymore.