five o'clock
Then she could hear Jim 's voice in the hall , evidently issuing an order , and the steward slid one of the hall settees into the room and piled rugs upon it . Katherine rose in some doubt as they entered . She had taken up two of the cushions , one in each hand , and stood holding them . By now it was nearing five o'clock . The sun was about setting , and while outdoors it was still light , the long low room was already dim with approaching evening , so that not until he was close at hand could she see Harvey distinctly . But when she did distinguish the pale face and the weary eyes , her hesitation vanished and she hastened to lay the cushions on the settee . Harvey evidently had not observed her , for he suddenly drew back .