eight o'clock
You 'll see him in the morning . '' So Rose unwillingly undressed and went to bed . By this time Miss Manning began to wonder a little why Rufus did not appear . It seemed to her rather strange that he should be detained by business till after eight o'clock , and she thought that an accident might possibly have happened to him . Still Rufus was a strong , manly boy , well able to take care of himself , and this was not probable . When ten o'clock came , and he had not yet made his appearance , she went downstairs . The door of the hall bedroom , which Rufus occupied , was open and empty .