the hour of eleven
I proceeded to obey him , and left the house instanter , slamming the door somewhat angrily behind me . Hawley 's unceremonious way of speeding his parting guest did not seem to me to be exactly what I had a right to expect at the time . I see now what his object was , and acquit him of any intention to be rude , though I must say if I ever catch him again , I 'll wring an explanation from him for having introduced me into such bad company . `` As I walked down the steps , '' said 5010 , `` the chimes of the neighboring church were clanging out the hour of eleven . I stopped on the last step to look for a possible hansom-cab , when a portly gentleman accompanied by a lady started to mount the stoop . The man eyed me narrowly for a moment , and then , sending the lady up the steps , he turned to me and said , '' ` What are you doing here ? ' '' ` I 've just left the club , ' I answered .