eleven o’clock
You just read it for yourself , sir . '' I took the paper from him and read as follows : `` TO THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE : On account of the bequest of the late Ezekiah Hopkins , of Lebanon , Pennsylvania , U.S.A. , there is now another vacancy open which entitles a member of the League to a salary of £ 4 a week for purely nominal services . All red-headed men who are sound in body and mind and above the age of twenty-one years , are eligible . Apply in person on Monday , at eleven o'clock , to Duncan Ross , at the offices of the League , 7 Pope 's Court , Fleet Street . '' `` What on earth does this mean ? '' I ejaculated after I had twice read over the extraordinary announcement . Holmes chuckled and wriggled in his chair , as was his habit when in high spirits .