The scene opens with a tall old man emerging from a cab, dressed in a black raincoat and hat, carrying a worn valise. After settling his fare with the driver, he stands still, gazing intently at a house. This moment captures his intense focus as he remains rooted to the spot, seemingly lost in thought. The cab drives away, leaving the man alone in the dim glow of a streetlight.

As Kinderman turns the corner to follow him, he notices how the man's stillness contrasts with the motion of the cab. The old man appears almost ethereal, enveloped in mist, resembling a traveler caught in a moment of melancholy. This imagery evokes a sense of nostalgia and mystery, suggesting that the man's presence is significant yet shrouded in uncertainty.