ten o'clock
Colonel Harris was interested in the views expressed , but with judicial tone , he replied , `` The Harrises better wait till the right time comes . Great financial changes are possible in a day . '' The dinner , though late , was excellent . Before ten o'clock all were glad to retire , except the head of the family , who hoped the night would be short , as the next day might witness very important business transactions . Colonel Harris took the elevator down to the gentlemen 's café , adjoining the beautiful Garden Court . For a moment he stood admiring the massive fire-place and the many artistic effects , mural and otherwise . The café was furnished with round tables and inviting chairs .