ten o'clock
Now , it seemed , he had found a friend , in these days when the new independence of women opens a thousand fresh possibilities not only to them , but to men also . Well , well , it was all over ! Better make up his mind to it . He went to the window , as it was nearing ten o'clock , and looked out . It was foggy still , the moon and stars scarcely visible . He hoped they would have at least the sense at the Rectory to provide her with a lantern , for under the trees the road was very dark . Oh , far in the distance , a twinkling light !