ten o'clock
It was at this shop that she had engaged to meet Craven Kyte that morning at ten o'clock . A half-hour 's rapid drive brought her to the place . On arriving , she got out , paid and dismissed the cab , and entered the shop . It was not yet ten o'clock , nor had her intended tool and victim yet made his appearance . It was also too early for the usual customers of the establishment . But a polite clerk came forward and placed a catalogue and a small telescope in her hands , that she might the better examine the pictures . `` Thank you .