eight o'clock
He did not know Shadeham personally , he explained , but he knew similar places , and doubted if Byrd could do better . Mary , all enthusiasm now that her mind was made up , was enchanted at the prospect of a tiny seaside village for their honeymoon . In gratitude she made herself charming to Miss Mason until Stefan , impatient every moment that he was not with her , bore her away . They docked at eight o'clock that night . Stefan saw Mary and Miss Mason to the door of their flat , and would have lingered with them , but they were both tired with the long process of customs inspection . Moreover , Mary said that she wanted to sleep well so as to look `` very nice '' for him to-morrow . `` Imperturbable divinity ! ''