But, just as your friend, let me tell you to stay out of the Street; it's no place for a young man like you.

No--I don't mean any offence.

If I didn't believe in you myself, I wouldn't say it.

Take my advice and stay out." And so footsore and heart-sore, his face haggard from hunger, for he had eaten nothing since breakfast, his purpose misunderstood, his own character assailed, his pride humiliated, and with courage almost gone, he strode into Peter's room and threw himself into a chair.
Peter heard his step and entered from his bedroom, where he had finished dressing for dinner.

The old fellow seemed greatly troubled.