seven in the morning
But I recalled that I had seen , lying on the bed , the black and white dress with the red collar , and they took that down , as well as the brown valise . The chief rose and opened the door for me himself . `` If she actually left town at the time you mention , '' he said , `` she ought not to be hard to find . There are not many trains before seven in the morning , and most of them are locals . '' `` And -- and if she did not , if he -- do you think she is in the house -- or -- or -- the cellar ? '' `` Not unless Ladley is more of a fool than I think he is , '' he said , smiling . `` Personally , I believe she has gone away , as he says she did .