From the starting point of 'Then as he caught the other's sidelong glance, "No, the chauffeur won't help you any.', does 'The chauffeur would like to help, but he is not allowed to leave the car.' follow as a logical conclusion?
Then as he caught the other's sidelong glance, "No, the chauffeur won't help you any.###The chauffeur would like to help, but he is not allowed to leave the car.