eleven o'clock
But Merritt had threatened to be troublesome and must be got out of the way . But then , the police had not picked Merritt up yet . Was it possible that Merritt had found out that -- But Henson did not care to think of that , either , He would go back to the quiet lodgings he had taken in Kemp Town for a day or two , he would change his clothes and walk over to Longdean Grange , and it would go hard if he failed to get a cheque from the misguided lady there . If he were quick he could be there by eleven o'clock . He passed into his little room . He started back to see a man sleeping in his armchair . Then the man , disturbed by the noise of the newcomer , opened his eyes .