about one o'clock
The lift carried them up to the third floor , and there at the top the ex-army cook and his wife were waiting , a pair of stout and comfortable people , all smiles and complaisance . The two small trunks were shouldered by the man , and the woman led the way . ` Lunch will be ready directly , Ma'am , ' she said to Nelly , who followed her in bewilderment across a hall panelled in marble and carpeted with something red and soft . ` Sir William thought you would like it about one o'clock . And this is your room , please , Ma'am -- unless you would like anything different . It 's Miss Farrell 's room . She always likes the quiet side .