noon
Bennett hesitated an instant , searching for his words , then : `` I do not know how to ask favours . I 've had little experience in that sort of thing . You must know how hard it is for me , and you must understand to what lengths I am driven then , when I entreat you , when I beg of you , as humbly as it is possible for me to do so , to leave this house , now -- at once . There is a train to the City within the hour ; some one else can take your place before noon . We can telegraph ; will you go ? '' `` You are absurd . '' `` Lloyd , ca n't you see ; do n't you understand ?