seven o'clock
Mr. Twist hurried out to the office . The clerk who had been so confidential in his manner the evening before looked at him curiously . Yes , the young ladies had left on the 8.15 for Boston . They had come downstairs , baggage and all , at seven o'clock , had asked for a taxi , had said they wished to go to Boston , inquired about the station , etc. , and had specially requested that Mr. Twist should not be disturbed . `` They seemed in a slight hurry to be off , '' said the clerk , `` and did n't like there being no train before the 8.15 . I thought you knew all about it , Mr. Twist , '' he added inquisitively . `` So I did -- so I did , '' said Mr. Twist , turning away to go back to his breakfast for three .