to know correct Greenwich social time

[PINKGREAT]

What does it mean?

[Tdol]

On its own, it doesn't mean much to me; can you give more context?

[PINKGREAT]

Ok!

'He supposed girls of - what was she? sixteen? seventeen? did drink gin and vermuth. But he reassured himself that Elvira knew, so to speak, correct Greenwich social time'

[Anglika]

Not to start drinking alcohol until after 6.00pm Greenwich Mean Time.

What's the book?

[Delmobile]

You're still at Bertram's Hotel, aren't you? It's a gentle joke: "Greenwich Mean Time" is of course the official, undisputable standard for time-keepers. Her (guardian, isn't he?) feels a little uneasy about Elvira drinking alcohol, but reminds himself that she must be aware of the correct way to behave socially. It's also a reference to time, in that "times have changed" and now young women can be seen in public drinking cocktails without damaging their reputation. So, "Greenwich social time" might be considered the official, undisputable standard for arbiters of society.

[not a teacher]

[Anglika]

Thanks, Del - I had forgotten PinkGreat was reading Bertram's Hotel!