Taciturnity

Humphries broke out more freely into speech than he had done before, for his usual characteristic was that of taciturnity.

Gernois’ cordiality was short-lived. No sooner had they ridden out of sight of Captain Gerard and his men than he lapsed once more into his accustomed taciturnity.

"[…]and as Mr. H., with his long purse and his willingness to receive hints, is no bad card in the game, he has been brought up to Abbotsford for a week; his taciturnity has long ago fled, and he is one of the most loquacious Borderers going. […]"

Once he is back on the bench, will Justice Thomas revert to his usual taciturnity?