He had handed his master dishes when his plate was already supplied.

He had spilled the wine in pouring it out.

He had started nervously when spoken to.

Mr.Linthorne even thought that he had seen tears in his eyes.

Altogether, he was strangely unlike himself.
Mr.Linthorne had asked him if anything was the matter, but John had, with almost unnecessary earnestness, declared there was nothing.
Altogether, the squire was puzzled.