ten o'clock
And Peggy smiled , and smiling , fell asleep . Margaret sat still for a time , listening to the breathing that grew deeper and more regular as the minutes went on . She had brought her own bed across the hall , meaning to sleep with Peggy , in case of her waking in the night ; though that was hardly likely . It was ten o'clock now , and Rita was probably asleep . She would go down for a moment to see that all was well , and perhaps have a word with Elizabeth , if she were not gone to bed . She went softly to the door , and turned the handle noiselessly . The door was locked !