five o'clock
The Admiral struck his flag , re-crossed the street , went indoors , and had it out with Mrs. Buzza . Indeed , at the end of half-an-hour that poor lady 's feelings were so overwrought , and , in consequence , her sobs so loud , that the Admiral had perforce to get out his double-bass and play a selection of martial music to prevent Miss Limpenny 's hearing them on the other side of the partition . All this happened early in the afternoon . Towards five o'clock Miss Limpenny , who had only left her post twice , and on each occasion to snatch a hurried meal , was rewarded for her patience . The front door of `` The Bower '' opened , and Mr. and Mrs. Goodwyn-Sandys appeared , dressed , as Miss Limpenny could see , for a walk . `` Now , I wonder , '' reflected that kind soul , `` which direction they will take . Personally , of course , I should prefer them to pass this window ; but I hope I can subdue private inclination to public spirit , and for Troy 's sake I hope they will visit the Castle first .