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"Misther Denis," said one of those present, "maybe you'd tell us upon the watch, what the hour is, if you plase, sir; myself never can know right at all, except by the shadow of the sun from the corner of our own gavel." "Why," replied Denis, pulling it out with much pomp of manner, "it's just half-past two to a quarter of a minute, and a few seconds."
About half-past three in the morning we were awakened suddenly by the patter of rain on our faces, great single drops, which quickened into a hurrying shower; while gusts of wind from the south-west rose and swept round the corner of the low parapet against which we had put the heads of the beds.
Father wouldn't mind waiting a few minutes. I must go at once, Mrs. Byass. She would hear no objection, and speedily left the house in Mrs. Griffin's company. At half-past nine, punctually, Mr. Snowdon's double knock sounded at the door. Joseph looked more respectable than ever in his black frock-coat and silk hat with the deep band. His bow to Mrs.
At half-past seven Lord Fawn was brought into the room by his sister, and Andy Gowran, rising from his chair, three times ducked his head. "Mr. Gowran," said Mrs. Hittaway, "my brother is desirous that you should tell him exactly what you have seen of Lady Eustace's conduct down at Portray. You may speak quite freely, and I know you will speak truly." Andy again ducked his head.
I've been rushing about your room, sitting in all the chairs, and saying, 'To-night he'll be sitting in this chair; to-night he may be standing in this very spot before the fire; to-night he may be looking out of this window. O, Len, we're to be married at half-past eight, and we're going in motors so as not to waste any time. I haven't even read over the marriage service.
Mary Goddard had told him to come later than before, and it was after half-past ten when he tapped upon the shutter of the little drawing-room. All was dark within, and he held his breath as he stood among the wet creepers, listening intently for the sound of his wife's coming. Presently the glass window inside was opened. "Is that you?" asked Mary's voice in a tremulous whisper.
'What time is it, please? 'It isn't quite half-past six, Miss, You're an early riser. 'Yes, I want to go out before breakfast. Please will you tell me which way goes to the sea? The servant gave her good-natured directions, and Thyrza was soon running along with a glimpse of blue horizon for guidance.
We are to be married at half-past four, and we want you to be there just you, and Bat, and the parson. I hunted the town for you and when I found your horse gone I we thought you had ridden away without even saying good-bye." "No," answered the cowboy slowly, "I didn't do that. I was goin' back just for a minute at stage time. But, it's better this way.
"We were about to speak of the Duchesse," Peter reminded him. The Prince shook his head. "Another time," he declared. "Another time." He hurried away. It was already half-past ten and the saloon was almost empty. The steward came up to them. "The saloon is being closed for the night, sir," he announced. "Let us go on deck," Peter suggested.
The princess set about her generous enterprise with a woman's promptness. Within a short time her carriage was at the iron gate of the archiepiscopal palace, and her servants rang for admission. Two Switzers, who had charge of the gate, were fast asleep in the porter's lodge, for it was half-past two in the morning.
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