Nearly ten o'clock
`` Lady Henry could end it in a moment . Do n't , I beg of you , trouble your head about the matter . Even as an old friend , one must be allowed one 's self-respect . '' `` But may n't I -- '' `` Nearly ten o'clock ! '' he cried , looking at his watch . `` I must be off this moment . So you are going to the house in Heribert Street ?