one o'clock
In every couple of those men and women Hilary seemed to see the Hughs , that other married couple , going home to wedded happiness above the little model 's head . The cab turned out of the gay alley . `` Enough , please , of these people ! '' That same night , past one o'clock , he was roused from sleep by hearing bolts drawn back . He got up , hastened to the window , and looked out . At first he could distinguish nothing . The moonless night ; like a dark bird , had nested in the garden ; the sighing of the lilac bushes was the only sound .