Based on the details in this excerpt, it can be inferred that Scotty has learned how to hide his true emotions. Was famous years ago before going into hiding. Has developed a unique musical style. Was confused by having gone unnoticed for so long.

“what i heard was abominable,” said utterson. “it can make no change. you do not understand my position,” returned the doctor, with a certain incoherency of manner. “i am painfully situated, utterson; my position is a very strange—a very strange one. it is one of those affairs that cannot be mended by talking.” –the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde, robert louis stevenson write two to three sentences explaining how this passage creates suspense.