eight o'clock
In his private soul he was a little amused at the old boy . To his view a man and clothes carried to their last refinement were contradictory terms . Orde ate , dressed , and set out afoot in search of Miss Bishop 's address . He arrived in front of the house a little past eight o'clock , and , after a moment 's hesitation , mounted the steps and rang the bell . The door swung silently back to frame an impassive man-servant dressed in livery . To Orde 's inquiry he stated that Miss Bishop had gone out to the theatre . The young man left his name and a message of regret .