Question

In the first paragraph of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," what is Dr. Jekyll concerned about?

He is worried about his declining appetite.
He is anxious that Mr. Hyde has a better stature than he does.
He is concerned that Mr. Hyde is more likable than he is.
He is fearful that Mr. Hyde is taking over his personality permanently.

Answer 1

It says he wiped his brow, which basically means he wiped his forehead. It sounds like he was running ("had kept a pace or two ahead"). What is wet, and you get while working out? Hint: not rain