four o'clock
For heaven 's sake , do n't let Olivia find out about this program . '' But Olivia did hear of it , and Pierson was compelled to leave his luxury in the main street and to take the two remaining available rooms at Scarborough 's place . His bed was against the wall of Scarborough 's bedroom -- the wall where the alarm clock was . At four o'clock on his first morning he started from a profound sleep . `` My bed must be moved into my sitting-room to-day , '' he said to himself as soon as the clamor of Scarborough 's gong died away and he could collect his thoughts . But at four o'clock the next morning the gong penetrated the two walls as if they had not been there . `` I see my finish , '' he groaned , sitting up and tearing at his hair .