five o’clock
To Morris , for the moment at any rate , a conclusive proof of his worst suspicions . The rest of that walk was marked by unbroken silence . Both of them were very glad when it was finished . It was five o'clock when they reached the Abbey , so that there were two hours to be spent before it was time to dress for dinner . When she had taken off her things Stella went straight to her father 's room to give him his tea . By now Mr. Fregelius was much better , although the nature of his injuries made it imperative that he should still stay in bed . `` Is that you , Stella ? ''