Two o’clock
While the old soldier was still in the midst of his long and confused harangue , a clock struck on the library mantel-piece . `` Two o'clock ! '' exclaimed Danville , glad of any pretext for interrupting the talk about the contract . `` Two o'clock ; and my mother not here yet ! What can be delaying her ? '' `` Nothing , '' cried the general . `` When did you ever know a woman punctual , my lad ?