nearly two o'clock
The piano stood open . A spray of white roses in a tall vase looked spectral against the shadows . After Harriet 's departure the clock ticked for a long time in an empty room . It was nearly two o'clock , and the moon was waning , when the studio door was opened to let in Heath . He was alone . Holding the door with one hand , he stood and stared at the room , examined it with a sort of excited and close attention . Then he took off his hat , shut the door , laid hat and coat on the sofa , went to the table where Harriet had put the tray , and poured out a glass of wine .