eight o'clock
He lifted the hand to his lips , but the girl drew it from him , whispered `` goodby '' and darted away . He stood watching her until she disappeared . Patience hurrying toward the cottage was roused from her tumult of emotion by the sound of voices . Once she heard the words `` eight o'clock , '' without recognizing the speaker . When they were spoken again she knew the voice as that of Martin Druce . She disliked Druce . The thought of his being alone with Elsie chilled her .