Eight o'clock
Apparently he had been ready to impartially stun everyone concerned at the first sign of trouble , which probably explained why those in the aircab had not attempted any retaliation . The detective gave Bryce a cold stare as he went by , probably in disapproval of guests waving weapons on hotel premises . In his luxurious hotel room Bryce checked his watch . Eight o'clock . A telephone call was scheduled for some time in the half hour . He filed the question of who was behind the night 's attack and picked up the phone . The dial system was in automatic contact with any city in the world .