nine o'clock
This subject was always good for half hours together , she could safely ramble a little herself . The deadly weight fell upon her spirit again . What had been the matter with Chris ? At nine o'clock her tired old companion began preparations for bed , and Norma , catching up some magazines , went into her own room . She could hear Regina and Mrs. Melrose murmuring together , the running of water , the opening and shutting of bureau drawers . Norma went to her open window , leaned out into the warm and brilliant night . There was a hot moon , moving between clouds that promised , at last , a break in the binding heat .