eleven o'clock
She was from Boston , and connected with one of the most distinguished families in Massachusetts , whose line of ancestry ran back among the nobles of England . In conversation this lady showed herself to be rarely gifted , and there was a charm about her manners that was irresistible . Mr. Emerson , who had been steadily during the past five years growing less and less attracted by the fine women he met in society , found himself unusually interested in Mrs. Eager . `` I knew you would like her , '' said his lady friend , as Mr. Emerson was about retiring at eleven o'clock . `` You take your conclusion for granted , '' he answered , smiling . `` Did I say that I liked her ? '' `` We ladies have eyes , '' was the laughing rejoinder .