9:40
But Carey stood still . Presently Anthony came to the head of the stairs . `` Wayne , '' said he rapidly , `` telephone Roger 's office . Ask the trained nurse , Miss Hughes , to send a messenger with the doctor 's emergency surgical case by the first train -- he can catch the 9:40 if he 's quick . Tell Miss Hughes to follow as soon as she can get ready , prepared to stay all night . '' Then he disappeared . His voice had been steady and quiet , but his eyes had showed his friend that the order was given under tension .