about twelve o'clock
It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress . It was evidently taken for granted that she was an adventuress of the worst type . She was naturally somewhat angry and indignant , but decided it was not worth while to take any notice , and merely awaited with some curiosity the visit of the uncle who was to expostulate with her , and , practically , offer her terms . He came at about twelve o'clock , and he did not give his name , merely asking to see Miss Vivian on a matter of business . Lorraine dressed with special care , and looked her best when she quietly entered the drawing-room . She gave an order to her maid with the door half opened , in the most casual and imperturbed of voices , then she came siowly in , closed the door behind her , and advanced towards the figure standing on the hearth . When she had taken two steps she stood still suddenly , and in a voice that was rasping and harsh , exclaimed : '' _ You !