half past eight
This assurance was conveyed to Colette by John , who hoped she might find solace in the thought that none of the renters could have had it , if this were true , but to his chagrin she found in his information an implied reflection on her veracity . `` Colette , '' he said whimsically , `` only three persons connected with this affair have taken my remarks as personal , you , Brother Washington , and the thief . '' With this remark John , despairing of his ability to fathom the mystery of the article or to follow the caprices of Colette , dropped the matter completely . At half past eight on the morning indicated , Amarilly 's ring at the door of the studio was answered by Derry , whose face was covered with lather . `` Hello , Amarilly ! '' he exclaimed heartily , extending his hand in genial comradeship . `` I am glad to see you again .