5 o'clock
Meanwhile Lord Beaufort sought out Netherby and engaged him as footman . The poor man was highly delighted for he was getting no pay at present and as every one knew Mulbery Beaufort was not at all scanty in the way of wages . Helen seemed very dull and depressed all the way home but she shed no more tears . Soon after 5 o'clock Lawrence began to grow very restless so lighting a cigarette he strolled into the garden to enjoy the last glimpse of day-light . Some how his steps led him to the crocus bed and here he continued to walk up and down his thoughts occupied with Helen Winston . As Lady Beaufort had said the crocus bed was a delightfully quiet spot . Not a soul was to be seen any where , and a general air of peace pervaded the whole atmosphere .