eight in the morning
He moved eagerly forward , but the girl made a gesture and gave him a look which checked him suddenly . She said , coldly , `` I am here , as I promised . I believed your assertions , I yielded to your importune lies , and said I would name the day . I name the 1st of April -- eight in the morning . NOW GO ! '' `` Oh , my dearest , if the gratitude of a lifetime -- '' `` Not a word . Spare me all sight of you , all communication with you , until that hour .