two o'clock in
the afternoon
Was Maggie Jones 's story the universal one ? If a child were born beyond the legal limits , was it a thing to hide away and be ashamed of ? And could it be possible that man 's law was stronger than God 's law after all ? I had walked so slowly and stopped so often that it was two o'clock in the afternoon when I passed through Aldgate . I was then faint for want of food , so I looked out for a tea-shop or restaurant . I passed several such places before I found the modest house I wanted . Then I stepped into it rather nervously and took the seat nearest the door .