one o'clock
`` Deuced awkward ! '' he muttered in genuine annoyance . `` I 've mislaid my watch . '' `` It 's ` most one o'clock , Mr. Maitland . '' Flattered , the man from Headquarters dropped , into step by the burglar 's side . `` Since we do n't want to be overheard , '' remarked Mr. Anisty , `` it 's no use trying the grill-room down-stairs , although I admit it is more interesting . '' `` Just as yeh say , sir . ''