eleven in the morning
They had luncheon at one o'clock , and at a quarter to two Monica started by train for Clapham Junction . It was her purpose to have a short conversation with Virginia , who knew of the trip to Clevedon , and to speak as though she were quite reconciled to the thought of removal ; after that , she would pursue her journey so as to reach Bayswater by four o'clock . But Virginia was not at home . Mrs. Conisbee said she had gone out at eleven in the morning , and with the intention of returning by teatime . After a brief hesitation Monica requested the landlady to deliver a message . ` Please ask her not to come to Herne Hill until she hears from me , as I am not likely to be at home for a day or two . ' This left more time at her disposal than she knew how to employ .