Better be cautious and wait until he had thrown the sleuths off his track.
Having considered this matter thoroughly, Mershone decided to remain quiet.

By eight o'clock he was breakfasting in the grill room, and Fogerty occupied a table just behind him.
During the meal it occurred to Charlie to telephone to Madame Cerise for assurance that Louise had arrived safely and without a scene to attract the attention of strangers.

Having finished breakfast he walked into the telephone booth and was about to call his number when a thought struck him.

He glanced out of the glass door.

In the hotel lobby were many loungers.