eleven o'clock on Wednesday
`` Not at all , but the other man might have retorted , ` there with the grace of God goes I. ' '' This was from Mr. Aston , and Christopher gave him a quick look of comprehension . `` The Court is with you , sir , '' said Aymer languidly . `` Let us discuss wedding presents . '' At eleven o'clock on Wednesday , Mr. Aston and Christopher were ushered into Mr. Saunderson 's office by a discreetly interested clerk . The bland and smiling lawyer advanced to meet them with that respect and courtesy he felt due to the vast fortune they represented . His table was covered with orderly rows of papers , and the door of the safe , labeled P. Masters , Esq. , stood open . `` Punctuality is the essence of good business , '' said Mr. Saunderson , with effusive approval as he indicated two lordly armchairs placed ready for his visitors .