half past five
cried Langham , struggling fiercely . He tore at the gambler 's wrists , but Gilmore only laughed his tantalizing laugh . `` Oh , come , Marsh , let 's get back to the main point . If North 's indicted and your wife 's summoned as a witness , she 's got to chip in with us , she 's got to deny that she was in his room that day -- you got to see to that , I ca n't do everything -- '' `` On your word -- '' `` Well , you need n't quote me to her -- it would n't help my standing with her -- but ask her where she was between half past five and six the day of the murder ; and mind this , you must make her understand she 's got to keep still no matter what happens ! Put aside the notion that North wo n't summon her ; wait until he is really in danger and then see how quick he squeals ! '' `` She may have gone to his rooms , '' said Langham chokingly , `` but that does n't prove anything wrong -- '' `` Oh , come , Marsh , you ai n't fool enough to feel that way about it -- '' `` Let me up , Gilmore ! '' `` No , I wo n't ; I 'm trying to make you see things straight for your own good .