Was Mr.Lewis's attitude the same before and after the stop?

Before the stop, Mr. Lewis is a bit apprehensive and full of advice. He gives Bud instructions and expects him to follow direction. After the stop.... he was back to his normal self.

Lefty Lewis was back to acting normal, but I kept wondering who was in the box he didn't want the cop to see. I said, "What's a labor organizer, sir?"