nine o'clock
St. Angé was impossible as a working basis -- his thoughts flew to Filmer . Yes ; as soon as Joyce could explain , he would go for Filmer and together they would solve this riddle for the poor , battered soul , shrinking before him . He must hurry her a little . St. Angé and nine o'clock must be considered . The wine had brought life and colour into the white face . The glorious hair , now rapidly drying in the warm room , was curling in childish fashion above the wide eyes . She was certainly too young and pretty to run the risk that the night might bring .