nine o'clock
And he dressed himself . When he got into the street he came to the conclusion that it was still too early to present himself at the residence of his friend , who must be a late sleeper . He therefore walked slowly along beneath the trees of the outer boulevards . It was not yet nine o'clock when he reached the Parc Monceau , fresh from its morning watering . Sitting down upon a bench he began to dream again . A well-dressed young man was walking up and down at a short distance , awaiting a woman , no doubt . Yes , she appeared , close veiled and quick stepping , and taking his arm , after a brief clasp of the hand , they walked away together .