one
o'clock
And now could any one of them who have charged me with cruelty see me . Yes , dearest Lion , I am every inch a woman and am subdued at last , and longing , longing , dear heart , to feel your arms about me and see the light in your mesmeric eyes . I have been waiting for you so long , love ; come back to me , for I can not do without the sweet , grave smile , the look from the tired eyes . Do you know , darling , as you are whirling away to northern climes that I am dreaming the hours away thinking of you ; it is one o'clock , love , good night . '' And Vaura , in all her loveliness , and full of a dreamy languor , went to her chamber . Saunders heard the light step in the silent household and followed her mistress . `` You must be sleepy , Saunders ; put away my robe , lace , and jewels , and go . ''