about half past eight
And in every one of them was an account of the defalcation and suicide of the Honorable Alonzo D. Pawling , president of the Shadow Hill Trust Company . But nothing yet concerning the defalcation and disappearance of Angelo Puma . Jim had no inclination to eat , but he tried to at seven-thirty , still waiting and hoping for a message from Palla . He tried her house again about half past eight . This time the maid answered that Miss Dumont had telephoned from down town that she would dine out and go afterward to the Combat Club . And that if Mr. Shotwell desired to see her he should call at her house after ten o'clock . So Jim hastened to the cloak-room , got his hat and coat , found the starter , secured a taxi , bought an evening paper and stuffed it into his pocket , and started out to find Palla at the Combat Club .