Apparently he was overcome by emotion.
The "sulky" bequeathed by the late doctor had been built to order for its former owner.

It was of the "carryall" variety, except that it had but a single narrow seat.

Its top was square and was curtained, the curtains being tightly buttoned down.

Altogether it was something of a curiosity.

Miss Dawes, who had come out to see the start, looked at the "sulky," then at Mr.Bangs's face, and turned her back.