nearly ten o'clock
He recovered consciousness to lie luxuriating in the sensation of delicious and complete repose , and to listen lazily to the drum of raindrops on the low roof -- too lazy , indeed , to turn his head and consult his watch . Yet he knew it must be late in the morning , for the light was broad , if gray . The shrill , imperative rattle of a telephone bell roused him more thoroughly . Lifting on his elbow , he eyed his watch , then hastily swung his legs out of bed ; for it was nearly ten o'clock . As he dressed he could hear the voice of Ember in the living-room talking over the telephone . Presently there came a tap at his door , and his host entered . `` Up , eh ? ''