seven o'clock
Betty Young slept fitfully . She was harassed by dreams , dreams of huge eyes that came closer and closer to her , that at last seemed to engulf her . She awakened finally from a nap , and started up in her bed . The sun was up , but the clock on the bureau said it was only seven o'clock , too early to arise for the day 's work . But then the sound of the telephone bell ringing in the hall caused her to get up and don her slippers and dressing gown and hurry out into the living room . * * * * * Before she reached the phone , however , she heard her father 's voice answering . `` Hello ... .