There were not so many houses along this part of the way.

Hurstwood did not see many people either.

The situation was not wholly disagreeable to him.

If he were not so cold, he thought he would do well enough.
He was brought out of this feeling by the sudden appearance of a curve ahead, which he had not expected.

He shut off the current and did an energetic turn at the brake, but not in time to avoid an unnaturally quick turn.