midday
At all events , even if she had not seen Lord Redin of late , she could not be supposed to have broken relations with him ; she could send for him and warn him . The case was urgent , as Griggs knew . After what he had said to Stefanone , the latter , if he meant to kill his man , would not lose a day . IT was past midday when Paul Griggs reached the Palazzetto Borgia and inquired for Donna Francesca . He was told that she was out . It was her custom , the porter said , always to breakfast on Sundays with her relatives , the Prince and Princess of Gerano . Griggs asked at what time she might be expected to return .