half past eleven
But , at any rate , he could now think of Hetta Carbury , and the words he had spoken to her . Had he heard that declaration which she had made to her mother , he would have been able for the hour to have forgotten Mrs. Hurtle . That evening Montague was surprised to receive at the Beargarden a note from Mr. Melmotte , which had been brought thither by a messenger from the city , -- who had expected to have an immediate answer , as though Montague lived at the club . `` Dear Sir , '' said the letter , If not inconvenient would you call on me in Grosvenor Square to-morrow , Sunday , at half past eleven . If you are going to church , perhaps you will make an appointment in the afternoon ; if not , the morning will suit best . I want to have a few words with you in private about the Company . My messenger will wait for answer if you are at the club .