eight o’clock
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And so on . '' There was a second of stillness in the room , and then everyone with one accord burst out laughing . As they did so the figure in the corner complacently uncoiled all the ropes and let them fall with a flourish . Then , advancing into the middle of the room with a bow , he produced from his pocket a big bill printed in blue and red , which announced that ZALADIN , the World 's Greatest Conjurer , Contortionist , Ventriloquist and Human Kangaroo would be ready with an entirely new series of Tricks at the Empire Pavilion , Scarborough , on Monday next at eight o'clock precisely . TWO . -- The Paradise of Thieves THE great Muscari , most original of the young Tuscan poets , walked swiftly into his favourite restaurant , which overlooked the Mediterranean , was covered by an awning and fenced by little lemon and orange trees . Waiters in white aprons were already laying out on white tables the insignia of an early and elegant lunch ; and this seemed to increase a satisfaction that already touched the top of swagger .