You will do well to be content with the success you have already achieved in the field of athletic pursuits, and to alter your mode of life for the future.
Accept my excuses, once more, for having said this publicly instead of privately--and don't forget my warning." He turned to move away to another part of the room.

Geoffrey fairly forced him to return to the subject.
"Wait a bit," he said.

"You have had your innings.

My turn now.

I can't give it words as you do; but I can come to the point.