eight o'clock
His burning desire was to go straight to Eleanor and lay the whole matter before her . But according to his ethics it was a poor sport who would discredit a rival , especially on hearsay . He must leave it to Rose , and let her furnish the proof she said she possessed . At eight o'clock he rang the Bartletts ' bell , and was surprised when Miss Isobel opened the door . `` She is n't here , '' she said in answer to his inquiry . `` We can not imagine what has become of her . She must have gone out just before dinner , and she has not returned . ''