the hour of one
In the lobby he met his daughter Helen , who was waiting for him in a state of nervous suspense . `` Father ! '' she began , whilst rebuke died upon the doctor 's lips -- `` tell me quickly what has happened . '' Perceiving that an explanation was unavoidable , Dr. Cumberly outlined the story of the night 's gruesome happenings , whilst Big Ben began to chime the hour of one . Helen , eager-eyed , and with her charming face rather pale , hung upon every word of the narrative . `` And now , '' concluded her father , `` you must go to bed . I insist . ''