His absorption in the mathematical problems he was considering, which was noticeable in his Woolwich days, became more pronounced in later life; but another trait, also noticeable at Woolwich, was manifest to the end, namely, his formal kind courtesy towards all with whom he had dealings; and he had always a desire to know the names of the more distinguished younger mathematicians, and to get some idea of the work they were doing.
Kanyang Absorsyon sa matematika problema siya ay isasaalang-alang, na kung saan ay kapansin-pansin sa kanyang Woolwich araw, naging mas tiyak sa susunod na buhay; ngunit isa pang katangian, kapansin-pansin din sa Woolwich, ay mahayag sa dulo, namely, ang kanyang pormal na uri ng paggalang sa lahat ng may kanino niya pakikitungo; at siya ay palaging isang pagnanais na malaman ang pangalan ng mga mas batang marangal mathematicians, at upang makakuha ng ilang mga ideya ng trabaho sila ay kagagawan.