9 p.m.
And the guard locked the door and in a few minutes , miles separated these two who had so lately spoken , Sir Dennis still staring at space , while a new pain came to his heart . We shall not accompany our friends on their home-bound journey . Time will fly with greater speed if we relate not the talks and incidents by the way , but simply meet them at London , whither Lady Esmondet had telegraphed Trevalyon of their arrival . Accordingly , on their coming in at the station at 9 p.m. , on the evening of the 5th , Lionel , all eagerness , met them . `` So kind of you to meet us , Sir Lionel , '' said Lady Esmondet , for Madame Grandy was about . `` Only a pleasure , dear Lady Esmondet . Someone told me you and Miss Vernon were due , '' and turning to his servant , `` Here , Sims , are the checks ; get the luggage stowed safely away until to-morrow morning , and send the maids on to Park Lane . ''