eleven in the morning
Truly , the intuition and cleverness of The Sparrow were wonderful . He never moved without fully considering every phase of the consequences . Unlike most adventurers , he drank hardly anything . Half a glass of dry sherry at eleven in the morning , the same at luncheon , and one glass of claret for his dinner . Yet often at restaurants he would order champagne , choice vintage clarets , and liqueurs -- when occasion demanded . He would offer them to his friends , but just sip them himself , having previously arranged with the waiter to miss filling his glass . Of the peril of drink `` Mr. Peters '' was constantly lecturing the great circle of his friends .