nearly seven o'clock in the evening
It had caused her to take herself off quietly . She knew enough of his usual manner to be aware that his threats of self destruction were probably unreal ; but , nevertheless , what he had said had created some feeling in her heart which had induced her to yield to him , and go away in peace . Showing How George Vavasor Paid a Visit . It was nearly seven o'clock in the evening , -- a hot , July evening , -- when the woman went from Vavasor 's room , and left him there alone . It was necessary that he should immediately do something . In the first place he must dine , unless he meant to carry out his threat , and shoot himself at once . But he had no such intention as that , although he stood for some minutes with the pistol in his hand .