nearly eleven o'clock
Then , to bring back completely the old times , Mr. Egger was prevailed upon to sing one of his _ Volkslieder _ , that which had been Waymark 's especial favourite , and which he had sung -- on an occasion memorable to Sally and her husband -- in the little dining-room at Richmond . '' _ Die Schwalb 'n flieg 'n fort , doch sie zieh 'n wieder her ; Der Mensch wenn er fortgeht , er kommt nimmermehr ! _ '' Waymark was silent for a little after that . When it was nearly eleven o'clock , Casti looked once or twice meaningly at Waymark , and the friends at length rose to take their leave , in spite of much protest . O'Gree accompanied them as far as the spot where they would meet the omnibus , then , with assurances that to-night had been but the beginning of glorious times , sent them on their way . Julian was silent during the journey home ; he looked very wearied . For lack of a timely conveyance the last mile or so had to be walked .