nine o'clock
So he went out , and I lay and cried into my pillow ; but when the nurse had brought me some tea and raised the shades , and the sun came in , I felt a little better . He had not been noisy , anyhow ; and in time perhaps he would forgive me , though probably he would never really trust me again . I got up in a chair and had my hair tied with a ribbon and my nails done , and put on my new negligée with lace sleeves ; and I felt pretty well , considering . At nine o'clock the policeman on the beat asked to see me . I sent down word that I was indisposed ; but he said it was urgent and would only take a moment . The nurse put a blanket over my knees and a pillow behind me , and the officer came in . I was frightened ; but after all my only real fear had been Day , and now that he knew , Fate could hardly have a fresh blow .