"Now you come to remind me, I'm absolutely famished.

I got some supper on my way late last night; but I've had nothing since.

I suppose nothing interesting will happen till M.Formery comes; and I may as well get some food.

But I don't want to leave the house.

I think I'll see what the concierge can do for me." So saying, he went downstairs and interviewed the concierge.