Wednesday, 11 a.m.
He only smiled sadly , and asked , `` What of Wednesday ? '' `` There , John , perhaps you had better look for yourself , '' she said , rather piqued at his manner , and taking a little card from her pocket - book , she handed it to him . Pressing her left hand lovingly in his own , he took the card from her , and read : -- '' ` Engagements . Wednesday , 11 a.m. Meet the professor at Mrs Maskelyne 's . ' -- Mrs Maskelyne ! That 's your strong-minded friend who goes in for muscular Christianity and vivisection ! I 'm very glad we do n't keep a pet terrier or spaniel ! ''