six o'clock
We will keep the secret , if needs be , but if it should come to the worst no harm would result to her through the law . The main thing now is to protect that unhappy girl out West against the inquisition . '' She sat with bowed head . When Smith returned at six o'clock , he found not only Mr. Carroll waiting for him but Brandon Booth as well . His instructions were clearly defined and concise . He was to proceed without delay to Montana , where he was to bolster up the frail girl 's courage and prevent if possible the disaster . Moreover , he was to assure her that Challis Wrandall 's wife forgave her and would contest every effort made by the police to lay the crime at her door .