nearly one o'clock
However , he ransacked my cupboard until he found another syphon , and then he came and sat on my bed . I told him I was very tired , because I had not forgotten the last time he had invaded me in this way , and two doses of talking about love would be a trial to any man . `` I wanted to talk to you , only you were so busy , and then I went to sleep , '' he began . `` Well , cut it short , it must be nearly one o'clock . '' `` Your people have asked me to stay with them in the vac , and I want to know what time would suit you best . '' He had cut it far too short to suit me , and I asked him not to sit on my foot , which he was not sitting upon , so that I could think for a moment . Then I turned my face to the wall .