He was in evening dress, and due to dine with his wife on the other side of the Park.

Furthermore, he was very hungry.

The whole affair was most annoying.

He rang the bell.
"Ask Mr.Bedells to come here at once," he told the servant, "and tell your mistress I am exceedingly sorry, but I shall be detained here for some time.

She had better go on without me and send the car back.