Brummel is depicted as a man in his thirties, previously a successful city police officer who lived a lifestyle that seemed extravagant considering his salary. Despite his outwardly friendly demeanor, he evokes distrust in Marshall, who finds that he cannot fully like him. This is compounded by Brummel's overly enthusiastic smile, which appears disingenuous to Marshall.

Marshall's instincts tell him that Brummel is not to be fully trusted, hinting at underlying complexities in Brummel's character. The contrast between Brummel's charismatic front and Marshall's skepticism suggests deeper issues that may influence their interactions, reflecting themes of deception and moral ambiguity in the narrative.