seven o'clock
His room was empty . He had passed through her room and gone out into the corridor , without awakening her . She rang her bell , and was answered by Lady Palliser 's own maid , Jane Dyson , who came in a leisurely way with the morning cups of tea . It was now seven o'clock . ` Is Mr. Wendover downstairs -- in the dining-room or library ? ' Ida asked , trying not to look too anxious . ` I have not seen him , ma'am . '