ten o'clock
Phineas felt himself to be very much in the lurch , even after he had discovered Violet Effingham standing up to dance with Lord Fawn . He bided his time patiently , and at last he found his opportunity . `` Would she dance with him ? '' She declared that she intended to dance no more , and that she had promised to be ready to return home with Lord Brentford before ten o'clock . `` I have pledged myself not to be after ten , '' she said , laughing . Then she put her hand upon his arm , and they stepped out upon the terrace together . `` Have you heard anything ? ''