two o'clock
`` But the new electorate wo n't have its shoes blacked , -- wo n't even have any shoes to black , '' suggests Mr. Lanyon , the land-steward , who began life as an oppidan at Eton and captain of an Eight , but has been glad to take refuge from the storm on the estates of his old Eton comrade , a trust which he discharges with as much zeal as discretion , dwelling contentedly in a rose-covered grange on the edge of the home-woods of Surrenden . If Boom finds things at all in order when he comes into possession , it will be wholly due to John Lanyon . In one of the pauses of their game the tennis-players hear the brake and the omnibus returning . None of those whom they bring will be visible until luncheon at two o'clock . `` Have you anybody very nice , Lady Usk ? '' asks Brandolin of his hostess . She hesitates ; there are some women that he would call nice , but then they each have their man .