ten at night
Now that Kate 's marriage was practically decided upon , one sorrow -- and his greatest -- was settled forever . Any others that were in store for him he would meet as they came . With his mind still intent on these plans he rode at last into the open door of the small courtyard of the livery stable and drew rein under a swinging lantern . It was past ten at night , and the place was deserted , except by a young negro who advanced to take his horse . Tossing the bridle aside he slipped to the ground . `` He 's wet , '' Harry said , `` but he 's all right . Let him cool off gradually , and do n't give him any water until he gets dry .