midnight
It was by this time late . Anderson shut himself up in his room at the hotel ; but among the groups lounging at the bar or in the neighbourhood of the station excitement and discussion ran high . The envelope addressed to Anderson , Anderson 's own demeanour since his arrival on the scene -- with the meaning of both conjecture was busy . * * * * * Towards midnight a train arrived from Field . A messenger from the station knocked at Anderson 's door with a train letter . Anderson locked the door again behind the man who had brought it , and stood looking at it a moment in silence . It was from Lady Merton .