Ten o'clock
She glanced at her wrist watch , twisted about to confirm its unwelcome news by the big clock . Quarter to ten , and no Chris . Norma settled down again to waiting and watching . Ten o'clock . Quarter past ten . He was not coming ! No , although her sick and weary spirit rose whenever there was the rush of a motor-car to the curb or the footstep of a man on the steps outside , she knew now that he was not coming .