A quarter past eleven
What time is it ? '' The housekeeper extracted a silver watch with its flowery , ornamental dial from the recesses of an ample bosom . She drew it out by the chain and , once free , it swung violently to and fro till she caught it . `` A quarter past eleven , madam . '' `` Very well , there 's not too much time . I expect my brother and probably a lady down here to-day . Oh yes , and by the way -- when they come -- well -- I 'll tell that to Taylor .