I learned afterward that there was quite a little competition to get into that mess.
After dinner most of them trooped out again, to dance with Zionist ladies at an institute affair.

But he and I stayed, and talked until midnight.

Before I left, the key of Palestine and Syria was in my hands.
"You seem interested," he said, coming with me to the door.

"If you don't mind rough spots now and then, I'll try to show you a few things at first hand.".