Ten o'clock
Our trunks are at the Grand Central . Get them aboard , then come back here for us at ten o'clock . '' The chauffeur lifted his hand to his cap , and looked stealthily between his fingers at Brandes . `` Ten o'clock , '' he repeated ; `` very good , sir . '' Rue instinctively sought Brandes ' arm as they entered the crowded lobby , then remembered , blushed , and withdrew her hand . Brandes had started toward the desk with the intention of registering and securing a room for the few hours before going aboard the steamer ; but something halted him -- some instinct of caution . No , he would not register .