ten o'clock
But now the gate is abruptly closed like a last barrier between him and his persistent hope . Once more the station is empty . The uproar has been transferred to the line of the railway , and suddenly a shrill whistle falls upon the lover 's ear like an ironical farewell , then dies away in the darkness . The ten o'clock train has gone ! He tries to be calm and to reason . Evidently she missed the train from Asmeres ; but , knowing that he is waiting for her , she will come , no matter how late it may be . He will wait longer .