Only a little longer could I endure their company.
'Whew! Bob! Look at the time,' said the old man.

'You'd better think about catching your train.

Bob's got to go to town tonight,' he added, turning to me.

The voice rang now as false as hell.

I looked at the clock, and it was nearly half-past ten.
'I am afraid he must put off his journey,' I said.
'Oh, damn,' said the young man.