six o'clock
She looked such a shrivelled little ugly formal creature , that Titmouse conceived quite a hatred of her , through recollecting that he had once thought such an inferior piece of goods superfine ! Old Quirk and Tag-rag , every now and then , cast distrustful glances at each other ; but Gammon kept all in a calm flow of small talk , which at length restored those whom they had come to see , to something like self-possession . As for Mr. Quirk , the more he looked at Miss Tag-rag , the more pride and satisfaction he felt in reflecting upon the unfavorable contrast she must present , in Titmouse 's eyes , to Miss Quirk . After a little further conversation , principally concerning the brilliant success of Titmouse , Mr. Quirk came to the business of the day , and invited Mr. , Mrs. , and Miss Tag-rag to dinner at Alibi House , on the ensuing Sunday , at six o'clock -- apologizing for the absence of Miss Quirk , on the score of indisposition -- she being at the time in the highest possible state of health . Mrs. Tag-rag was on the point of saying something deprecatory of their dining out on Sunday , as contrary to their rule ; but a sudden recollection of the earthly interests she might peril by so doing , aided by a fearfully significant glance from Mr. Tag-rag , restrained her . The invitation was , therefore , accepted in a very obsequious manner ; and soon afterwards their great visitors took their departure , leaving Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Tag-rag in a state of very great excitement . Goodness !