About a quarter to eleven
She herself had a haunting dread of recognition as Molly Maxwell . She had crossed and recrossed the Atlantic , carefully covering her tracks , and she did not intend to be cornered at last . After dinner , Hugh , still greatly perturbed at the mysterious telephone call , played billiards with Louise . About a quarter to eleven , however , Mrs. Bond was called to the telephone and , closing the door , listened to an urgent message . It was from Benton , who spoke from London -- a few quick , cryptic , but reassuring words -- and when the woman left the room three minutes later all her anxiety as to the police had apparently passed . She joined the young couple and watched their game . Louise handled her cue well , and very nearly beat her opponent .