7:30
One of the men half started forward as if to speak to him , but then stepped back and Mr. Chambers continued on his walk . Back at his own front door he stopped and as he had done a thousand times before drew forth the heavy gold watch from his pocket . He started violently . It was only 7:30 ! For long minutes he stood there staring at the watch in accusation . The timepiece had n't stopped , for it still ticked audibly . But 15 minutes too soon !