If Parmalee wouldn't play the part for any reason like a sailor's wronged sister, he would.

It would help him to be known in Parmalee parts.

Still, he couldn't tell how soon they might need him, nor how soon Baird would release him.

He regretfully saw the two men leave, however.

He might have missed a chance even better than Baird would give him.
He suddenly remembered that he had still a professional duty to perform.
He must that afternoon, and also that evening, watch a Harold Parmalee picture.