He himself would not do this; he regarded it as selfish.

But now when it had happened by accident, this was the return he received! He contented himself with asking somewhat sharply where Mr.Clark was.
"Believe he's gone to the telephone," said the clerk, sulkily.

He picked up his hat and said good-night hurriedly.

He was evidently glad to get off.
Livingstone returned to his own room; but left the door ajar so that he could see Clark when he returned.

When, however, a few moments afterwards Clark appeared Livingstone had cooled down.