two o'clock
I vowed to have a further revenge , my fine fellow , if I ever got the chance , and I have kept my word . But there are other troubles to meet . The clouds are gathering -- I wonder if I shall weather the storm ! '' * * * * * Enterprising reporters , aided by official leaking somewhere , obtained possession of considerable facts , including the prisoner 's arrest and statement , before two o'clock , and the afternoon journals promptly published them , not scrupling to add various imaginary embellishments . The simple truth was enough to cause a wide-spread and profound sensation , and it did so ; for John Vernon 's reputation as an artist , and his Academy successes , were known alike to society and to the masses . It was a rare morsel of scandal ! Madge Foster 's first knowledge of the murder was gleaned from a morning paper , which , delayed for some reason , was not delivered until her father had gone up to town .