six o'clock
Circumstantial evidence was so strong against him that few would have believed in his innocence . Even Uncle Max condemned him , and in my own heart there lurked a secret doubt whether Gladys had not deceived herself . No , my only course would be to speak to him myself , to implore him for Gladys 's sake to listen to me . My best plan would be to rise as early as possible the next morning , and to be on the balcony by six o'clock . I should see the men come in to their work , and should have no difficulty in making my way to them . The household was not an early one , especially in the season . I should have the house to myself for an hour or so .