half past three
And then I was strangely commanded , by this awful power that has suddenly taken possession , of my soul , to go out . I tried to restrain myself , and in the end I found myself walking through the square . I went straight to Franklin White 's home . When I reached there , it was half past three -- I could hear Big Ben . I went in -- through the wide French window at the side of the house . I went straight to Franklin 's room -- _ because I could not prevent myself from going _ . '' A sob came from Margot 's lips .