eleven o'clock
He could not return till the following day . Suzanne then was alone with the old maid-servant . She went to bed late , he knew ; perhaps she was still awake . He looked at his watch , it was not yet eleven o'clock ; he still had a chance of seeing her . He cherished this idea ; it pleased him and he was surprised that he had not thought of it before . Yes , certainly , he must see her , in order that she might keep the remembrance of him , as he was bearing away the memory of her . What would be more delightful than to say to himself : `` I hold the thoughts of a beautiful young girl , I hold her simple confidences ; I possess the treasure of her sweet secrets . ''