half past seven
Then he tore up the whole letter . What he had to say should be not written . He must meet her in the morning and tell her like a man . Though it was late when he retired , Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven . Springing from bed , he took his cold tub , shaved , and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags . The process was simple ; he called the hotel valet , gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible , and went below . From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie , and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine .