about one o’clock
He insisted upon seeing him , notwithstanding the Professor 's opposition . He told him he wished to greet at least some of his friends of the Catacombs . Di Leynì knew of this desire , for Selva had mentioned it to him . He could announce to Benedetto that they were to meet at Villa Mayda about one o'clock . The nursing sister who had come shortly before to relieve her companion indiscreetly remarked that many of the common people were asking for news . Benedetto said nothing at the moment , but when di Leynì was gone he sent for the Professor . The Professor was not in , he had been obliged to go to the University .