eleven o'clock
she cried hysterically , yet kept her shaking voice low ; ` I thought you were not coming . I thought it was all over . ' ` I am late , ' he answered nervously ; his face was pale , his shifty eyes avoided hers . ' It is eleven o'clock , but I could not get the key before . Follow me closely and silently , child ; and in a few minutes you will be safe . ' ` Heaven bless you ! ' she cried , weeping .