4 A.M., October 17th
`` It 's none of my funeral , you know . '' And so the matter was settled . The unmasked Blank , seeing that wrath was useless , calmed down and accepted Holmes 's terms and method for his relief . `` I 'll have my man there at 4 A.M. , October 17th , Mr. Blank , '' said Holmes . `` See that your end of it is ready . The coast must be kept clear or the scheme falls through . '' Grouch went heavily out , and Holmes called me back into the room .