ten o'clock
Her one idea now was to escape from Nick 's neighbourhood as speedily as possible . It possessed her even in her dreams . She went with Dr. Jim to the surgery when breakfast was over , and sat down alone in the consulting-room to wait for him . He usually started on his rounds at ten o'clock , but it wanted a few minutes to the hour and the motor was not yet at the door . She sat listening for it , hoping that no one would appear to detain him . The morning was bright , and the wind had fallen considerably . Through the window she watched the falling leaves as they eddied in sudden draughts along the road .