I followed his instructions, taking up my position by the baize door, and wondering what on earth lay behind the request. 
I did as I was told, and stood behind the baize door waiting for whatever was going to happen.
mnli hypothesis: I did as I was told, and stood behind the baize door waiting for whatever was going to happen. premise: I followed his instructions, taking up my position by the baize door, and wondering what on earth lay behind the request. 