one o'clock
He held out his hand , and Walter could not , or did not , resist the impulse to grasp it warmly . Then Saunders must have a similar grip , and Walter could not bring himself to refuse it . After this Julia was introduced , and the four went about amicably together , the two young men warming up , as they saw Walter 's resolution melting away , and rattling on with all sorts of light and frivolous talk , which grated sadly on the ear and heart of Julia Vivian . It was now one o'clock , when Gregson exclaimed , `` You must all come to the Ship , and dine at my expense . Nay , my dear old fellow '' -- addressing Walter -- `` I 'll not hear of a refusal . You know how I let you in for that second sovereign at the match , when Jim Jarrocks won so cleverly . I did n't mean it , of course , but you must allow me the pleasure of making some little amends by having you and your sister as my guests to-day . ''