Besides, I half-killed a waiter this morning.

I thought he was some chap stealing my money, when he only wanted to take my clothes away to brush 'em.

Sooner we're out of town the better.

I'll wire to the old man that I've taken you with me." So saying, they settled down to breakfast, and by tacit agreement avoided the club for the rest of the day.
Before leaving, Charlie had to call and interview Pinnock, and left Carew waiting outside while he went in.

He didn't want to parade their injuries, and knew that Carew's eye would excite remark; but by keeping his upper lip well drawn over his teeth, he hoped his own trouble would escape notice.
"Seems a harmless sort of chap, that new chum," said Pinnock.
"He'll do all right," said Charlie casually.