At this point Geach's attention is caught by the host, Braithwaite. Alarmed by Wittgenstein's gesticulating with the poker, he is making his way in a crouching position through the audience. He picks up the poker and somehow makes away with it. Shortly afterwards, Wittgenstein rises to his feet and, in a huff, quietly leaves the meeting, shutting the door behind him. Wolff sees that Wittgenstein has the poker idly in his hand and, as he stares at the fire, is fidgeting with it.
Someone says something that visibly annoys Wittgenstein.
By this time Russell has become involved. Wittgenstein and Russell are both standing. You always misunderstand me. You always mix things up. Wittgenstein complies, then, after a short wait, gets up and walks out, slamming the door.