eleven o'clock
Then the lawyer turned and put out his hand for the paper without a word . He nodded to George , who went out , bidding him good-night . * * * * * Ten minutes later Mr. Biddell walked quietly through the passengers ' gate by the side of the great doors that led to the court beside Babington House , closing it behind him . He knew that it would be left unbarred till eleven o'clock that night . He passed on through the court , past the house door , to the steward 's office , where through heavy curtains a light glimmered . As he put his hand on the door it opened , and Marjorie was there . He said nothing , nor did she .