a quarter past eight
Mrs. Graem knows about preparing rooms ; and I have given James orders for meeting the train with the brougham , and the luggage-cart . The duchess dislikes motors . When her Grace arrives , you can show her into the library . We will dine in the dining-room at a quarter past eight . Meanwhile , Mr. Dalmain and myself are particularly engaged just now , and must not be disturbed on any account , until the duchess 's arrival . You quite understand ? '' `` Yes , miss-m ` lady , '' stammered Simpson .