a quarter to eleven
He could have had none with him . Yes , money , no doubt ; but I shall discover that from her presently , and may learn something of his plans into the bargain . '' Gilbert went into a stationer 's shop and purchased a _ Bradshaw _ . There was a train leaving Euston station for Liverpool at a quarter to eleven . He might be in time for that , after seeing Mrs. Branston . That lady happened fortunately to be at home , and received Gilbert alone in her favourite back drawing-room , where he found her ensconced in that snug retreat made by the six-leaved Japanese screen , which formed a kind of temple on one side of the fire-place . There had been a final rupture between Adela and Mrs. Pallinson a few days before , and that matron , having shown her cards a little too plainly , had been routed by an unwonted display of spirit on the part of the pretty little widow .