six o'clock
It will come to an end all too soon . '' The trap rattled up crooked George street , and swung around and down to classic-looking Richmond Bridge , with its gorgeous vistas of river scenery right and left over the low parapets . Madge was very quiet for a time , and it was evident that she felt some misgivings as to the propriety of what she had consented to do at Jack 's urgent request . She had left home soon after her father 's departure for town , and she must be back before six o'clock to meet him on his return . Her secret was shared with the old servant , Mrs. Sedgwick , who was foolishly fond of the girl , and naturally well-disposed toward Jack because he had saved Madge 's life . This faithful creature , on the death of her young husband twenty years before , had entered Mrs. Foster 's service ; she practically managed Stephen Foster 's establishment , assisted by a housemaid and by the daily visits of a charwoman . Until Richmond was left behind , Jack was as serious and thoughtful as his companion .