about eight o'clock in the evening
The second day he met Gilbert in the street ; but the book-keeper took not the slightest notice of him . That touched Micky 's pride , and confirmed him in his resolution . He decided to make known to Mr. Rockwell Gilbert 's share in the little plot , thinking that this would probably be the best method of injuring him . He ascertained , by means of a directory , with some difficulty , for Micky 's education was rather slight , the residence of Mr. Rockwell , and about eight o'clock in the evening ascended the steps and rang the bell . He might have gone to his place of business , but Gilbert would be there , and he preferred to see Mr. Rockwell at home . The servant stared at the odd and not particularly prepossessing figure before her . `` Is Mr. Rockwell at home ? ''