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Then , helping Gus up , he carried him off to a private room , and with the skill of an old experienced hand set about righting himself and Elliot , so that they might be in a presentable condition for their visit at the Allens ' . `` Curse it all , Gus , why can you not keep within bounds ? If this gets to the girls ' ears it may spoil everything . '' By five o'clock Gus had so far recovered as to venture to drive to the Allens ' , and the fresh air restored him rapidly . Before leaving , the landlord said to Van Dam : `` You had better stay out there all night . From what I hear the boys are going to lay for you when you come home to-night . I do n't want any rows connected with my house .