I am interested in every character you have mentioned, more or less.' 'The clock is on the stroke of eleven, sir.' 'No matter--I'm not accustomed to go to bed in the long hours.

One or two is early enough for a person who lies till ten.' 'You shouldn't lie till ten.

There's the very prime of the morning gone long before that time.

A person who has not done one-half his day's work by ten o'clock, runs a chance of leaving the other half undone.' 'Nevertheless, Mrs.Dean, resume your chair; because to-morrow I intend lengthening the night till afternoon.

I prognosticate for myself an obstinate cold, at least.' 'I hope not, sir.