nearly twelve o’clock
I will leave the house and never darken your doors again . '' He went out of the house , slamming the hall-door . But it was all right . He came back to supper , and we played Bézique till nearly twelve o'clock . Our first important Party . Old Friends and New Friends . Gowing is a little annoying ; but his friend , Mr. Stillbrook , turns out to be quite amusing .