Question

The ,begin emphasis,phlegmatic,end emphasis, gentleman listened to her, apparently at least, with coldness, neither his voice nor his manner betraying the slightest emotion; but he seemed to be always on the watch that nothing should be wanting to Aouda's comfort." (Paragraph 2)



What does the word ,begin emphasis,phlegmatic,end emphasis, mean in this sentence?

Answer options with 4 options
1.
clever and sly

2.
reserved and aloof

3.
disappointed and sad

4.
sensitive and perceptive

Answer 1

2. reserved and aloof