3 a.m.
` Take a chair . ' ` Thank you , sir . ' ` We have met before this morning , Jules . ' ` Yes , sir , at 3 a.m. ' ` Rather strange about Miss Spencer 's departure , is it not ? ' suggested Racksole . ` It is remarkable , sir . ' ` You are aware , of course , that Mr Babylon has transferred all his interests in this hotel to me ? '