two o'clock
`` At last , '' said Everly , with fervor , and almost unconsciously his face full of an agitation he could not conceal . Vaura 's practised eye told her what was coming , and fain to escape it , said gayly : `` Yes , at last , Sir Tilton to relieve my curiosity by explaining M. de Vesey 's words . '' Here a lively air from a French clock attracted her attention . `` Listen , Sir Tilton , two o'clock . '' `` Yes , fair queen of the revels , 't is time I told you another story , my heart is aching for your sympathy , '' he said brokenly . `` You have my sympathy , Sir Tilton ; nay , we must not linger , '' she added , on his turning into the dreamy light of an ideal little flirting room . `` I pray you to do so , Miss Vernon .