one o'clock
But a quarter of an hour soon passes , when one is talking of oneself and one 's own misfortunes ; and the announcement that a certain important personage had called by appointment gave me the signal that it was time for me to go , though as I rose to take my leave I had the satisfaction of knowing that I had succeeded in convincing my friend of my innocence , for as we shook hands , Sir Robert said : `` We must talk this matter over again at our leisure , Swinburne , possibly this evening . Now , before you go , let me say that my wife and I expect you to take up your quarters with us until your future is definitely arranged . No , we will take no refusal ; you are Ronald 's chum , and we should not think of allowing you to stay at an hotel while there is a spare room for you at Maycroft . So off you go ; get your luggage at once and make the best of your way to Norwood , where Lady Gordon will expect you to arrive in time for luncheon at one o'clock . I shall ` phone to her that you are coming . '' What could one do but gratefully accept an invitation proffered in such friendly terms ? It would have been boorish to refuse .