seven in the evening
MICHAEL IVANOVICH awoke early next morning . He entered his brother 's study , and handed him the cheque , filled in for a sum which he asked him to pay in monthly instalments to his daughter . He inquired when the express left for St. Petersburg . The train left at seven in the evening , giving him time for an early dinner before leaving . He breakfasted with his sister-in-law , who refrained from mentioning the subject which was so painful to him , but only looked at him timidly ; and after breakfast he went out for his regular morning walk . Alexandra Dmitrievna followed him into the hall . `` Go into the public gardens , Michael -- it is very charming there , and quite near to Everything , '' said she , meeting his sombre looks with a pathetic glance .