Ten o'clock
In the intervals between dances he regaled him with interminable extracts from speeches made at the debating society and recitations learned at school . Suggestions relating to bed , thrown out by Mr. Culpepper from time to time , were repelled with scorn . And twice , in deference to Mr. Sharp 's desires , he had to join in the chorus of a song . Ten o'clock passed , and the hands of the clock crawled round to eleven . The hour struck , and , as though in answer , the door opened and the agreeable face of Florrie Garland appeared . Behind her , to the intense surprise of both gentlemen , loomed the stalwart figure of Mr. Jack Butler . `` I thought he might be useful , uncle , '' said Miss Garland , coming into the room .