Ten o'clock
A little later Billy heard his quiet steps coming back through the hall and ascending the stairs . She listened until from away at the top of the house she heard his door close . Then she drew a long breath . Ten o'clock -- after ten o'clock , and Bertram not there yet ! And was this what he called dinner ? Did one eat , then , till ten o'clock , when one dined with one 's friends ? Billy was angry now -- very angry .