three minutes after eleven
Both were for rigour . ` The name of `` Army '' attracts poor Skepsey so , I am sure he would join it , if they would admit him , ' Nesta said . ` He has an immense respect for a young woman , who belongs to his `` Army '' ; and one does n't know what may have come , ' said Manton . Two or three minutes after eleven , a feeble ring at the bell gained admission for some person : whispering was heard in the passage . Manton played eavesdropper , and suddenly bursting on Skepsey , arrested him when about to dash upstairs . His young mistress 's voice was a sufficient command ; he yielded ; he pitched a smart sigh and stepped into her presence for his countenance to be seen , or the show of a countenance , that it presented . ` Skepsey wanted to rush to bed without saying good night to me ? '