about eight o'clock in the evening
`` But he took the pocketbook in his mouth and ran away . '' They talked over the dog matter for some time , and then , as the storm seemed to be growing worse again , Mrs. Slater began to think it was time for her and Harry to go back to the hotel . A closed automobile was called from the village , and in that the lady and her son prepared to go to their hotel . It was then about eight o'clock in the evening . `` Mr. Slater has advertised for our lost dog , '' his wife said , as she was departing . `` If we ever find him , Bunny and Sue can look at Sandy and make sure whether or not he is the dog that ran into their yard . Though , of course , that will not bring back your ring , I am sorry to say , '' she added .