one o'clock
She was sure he would come in a moment . He must have gone on one of his long walks . She could see the elevated cars on their long trestle , count the stations , and guess how many minutes it would take him to climb the hill and rush up the steps . Over and over she did this , and now it was one o'clock and he had not come . What if he had been stricken suddenly with mortal illness ! His face had looked so weary and drawn . She began to cry incoherently , and sank on her knees .