Seven o'clock sharp
It was obvious that he wanted to accept the invitation , although the objection he raised was probably honest . For that taint in the blood that cometh from the subtle tar-brush brings with it a vanity that has its equal in no white man 's heart . `` Well , I 'll lend you a black coat ! Seven o'clock sharp ! '' Durnovo hurried away with a gleam of excitement in his dark eyes . Maurice Gordon did not resume his work at once . He sat for some time idly drumming with his fingers on the desk .