ten o'clock
They both laughed now at the quai n't simplicity with which this was spoken . `` That is what it _ is _ , '' Tom answered . `` I do not think the term is complimentary , '' Lois went on , shaking her head , `` however Mr. Lenox 's explanation may be . Is n't it ten o'clock ? '' `` Near eleven . '' `` Then I must go in . '' The two gentlemen accompanied her , making themselves very pleasant by the way .