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`` Seems almost a shame to waken him . '' The Lieutenant opened his eyes and jumped to his feet with an apology . Lord Barham had gone , and the Secretary hard by was speaking to the night-porter , who bent over the fire , raking it with a poker . The hands of the Queen Anne clock indicated a quarter to six . `` The First Lord would like to talk with you ... later in the day , '' said Mr. Tylney gravely , smiling a little these last words . He himself was white and haggard . `` He suggested the early afternoon , say half-past two .