half past four
Even when I left Jim , to go to bed , I had heard him walking back and forth in his room , and once during the night , I heard him shut his door . Thinking perhaps he might want me with him , I went to his door and knocked . Jim was untying his shoes and explained that , unable to sleep , he had gone out for a walk . The clock on the mantel-piece showed half past four . In spite of the fact he had practically no sleep the night before , he was down at his usual hour , nine o'clock , and when I went into his office to see him , there was no sign of fatigue on his face . `` Any news ? '' I inquired .