eight o'clock
His uncle must trust him implicitly . The detective must not be told until he gave the word . Eager to clutch at any hope , Mr. Marrapit clutched at this . George was given money for expenses ; at eight o'clock left the house . There had been no opportunity for words with his Mary . She did not even know that Mr. Marrapit had refused the money that was to mean marriage and Runnygate ; she had not even danced with her George upon his success in his examination . Leaving the household upon his desperate clue , George could do no more than before them all bid her formal farewell .