ten o'clock
he is discreet ! '' she exclaimed to me , when the _ concierge _ had given her a negative reply . `` He fears to send me word openly . '' At ten o'clock that night , however , she had exchanged her dinner gown for a dark stuff dress , and , with a small black hat , and a boa about her neck , she came to kiss me . `` I wo n't be very long , dearest , '' she said cheerily . `` I 'll get back the instant I can . Do n't worry after me .