nearly two o'clock
It was not the custom for the servants to wait up for her . Benham went into the study that reduplicated his former rooms in Finacue Street and sat down before the fire the butler lit for him . He sent the man to bed , and fell into profound meditation . It was nearly two o'clock when he heard the sound of her latchkey and went out at once upon the landing . The half-door stood open and Easton 's car was outside . She stood in the middle of the hall and relieved Easton of the gloves and fan he was carrying . `` Good-night , '' she said , `` I am so tired . ''