two o'clock
There was a possible loophole of escape . Would Nigel be able to get through it ? That was the question . The inquest was set for two o'clock . From eleven onward the great house began to fill with expectant and curious visitors . Reporters from local papers , and one or two who represented the London press , turned up , their press-cards as tickets of admittance . Petrie was stationed at the door to waylay casual strangers , but any who offered possible light upon the matter , eye-witnesses or otherwise , were allowed to enter .