seven o'clock
Lady Wolfer had been kind to her , had won her love , and , more than all else , had confided in her , and she -- Nell -- would save her at any cost . A little before seven she rose , and changed her dinner dress for a plain traveling one , and , putting on her hat and jacket , went down to the library slowly and almost stealthily . A maidservant was sweeping the hall , and she looked up at Nell , clad in her outdoor things , with some surprise . `` I expect Sir Archie Walbrooke at seven o'clock , '' said Nell . `` I am in the library , please . '' She spoke quite calmly and casually , buttoning her glove in a leisurely fashion as she passed on her way ; and the maid responded unsuspiciously , for the coming and going at Wolfer House were always somewhat erratic . Nell went into the library , and , closing the door , turned up the electric light a little -- for the maids had not yet been to the room , and the shutters were still closed .