I don't remember a thing after coming down the stairs of the club and you and the hall-porter helping me up here.

I say, old chap, you have strapped me up all safe and tight.

It was good of you to take charge of me.

I hope I haven't been a beastly nuisance!' Harold answered grimly: 'It wasn't exactly what I should have called it!' Then, after looking keenly at his companion, he said: 'Are you quite awake and sober now ?' 'Quite.' The answer came defiantly; there was something in his questioner's tone which was militant and aggressive.

Before speaking further Harold pulled up the horse.