eleven o'clock
The group clustered about Miss Munch broke up at the approach of Mr. Flint , who gave a significant glance in the direction of Claire Robson , intent upon her morning work . But the excitement persisted in spite of the scattered auditors , and the fact was mysteriously communicated that Miss Munch 's interest in the event was chargeable to her hopes . It seemed impossible to Miss Munch that any one but herself could succeed to the vacant post of stenographer-in-chief . At precisely eleven o'clock the buzzer on Claire Robson 's desk hummed three times . This announced that she was wanted by Mr. Flint . She gathered her note-book and pencils and answered the call . Mr. Flint was busy at the telephone when Claire entered the private office .