seven o'clock
She was not strong . She could not be strong . And she was afraid . Regina , coming through the hallway at seven o'clock , was amazed to encounter Miss Sheridan , evidently fresh from a bath , a black hat tipped over her smiling eyes , and her big fur coat belted about her . Norma 's vigil had lasted until after two o'clock , but then she had had four hours of restful sleep , for she knew that she had found the way . She left a message with Regina for Mrs. Melrose ; she was going to Mrs. Sheridan 's , and would telephone in a day or two . Smiling , she slipped out into the quiet street , where the autumn sunlight was just beginning to strike across the damp pavements , and smilingly she disappeared into the great currents of men and women who were already pouring to and fro along the main thoroughfares .