For many years he had retired within himself, he had improved by reading and study, had felt all the philanthropy of a Christian, and extended it towards others.

Silent and reserved, he seldom spoke in the berth, unless his authority, as caterer, was called for; all respected Mr Jolliffe, but no one liked, as a companion, one at whose appearance the very dogs would bark.

At the same time every one acknowledged his correct behaviour in every point, his sense of justice, his forbearance, his kindness, and his good sense.

With him life was indeed a pilgrimage, and he wended his way in all Christian charity and all Christian zeal.
In all societies, however small they may be, provided that they do but amount to half-a-dozen, you will invariably meet with a bully.

And it is also generally the case that you will find one of that society who is more or less the butt.