A quarter past six
From the window of a cottage some seventy paces away a woman was regarding us steadily ... . We re-entered the cars with more precipitation than dignity . A glance at the clock in the dashboard made my heart sink . A quarter past six -- summer time . It was clear that Gavarnie was lazy . Argelès , Lourdes , and the rest must be already bustling . Long ere we could reach Pau , the business of town and country would be in full swing ... .