eleven o'clock
Every one rose and went out on the terrace , except Gedeonovsky , who slipped away stealthily . During the whole time Lavretsky was talking with the mistress of the house , with Panshine and with Marfa Timofeevna , that old gentleman had been sitting in his corner , squeezing up his eyes and shooting out his lips , while he listened with the curiosity of a child to all that was being said . When he left , it was that he might hasten to spread through the town the news of the recent arrival . Here is a picture of what was taking place at eleven o'clock that same evening in the Kalitines ' house . Down stairs , on the threshold of the drawing-room , Panshine was taking leave of Liza , and saying , as he held her hand in his : -- `` You know who it is that attracts me here ; you know why I am always coming to your house . Of what use are words when all is so clear ? '' Liza did not say a word in reply -- she did not ever smile .