twelve
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Perhaps she might have an opportunity of speaking to Captain Wybrow alone -- of speaking those words of hatred and scorn that burned on her tongue . That opportunity offered itself in a very unexpected manner . Lady Cheverel having sent Caterina out of the drawing-room to fetch some patterns of embroidery from her sitting-room , Captain Wybrow presently walked out after her , and met her as she was returning down stairs . ` Caterina , ' he said , laying his hand on her arm as she was hurrying on without looking at him , ` will you meet me in the Rookery at twelve o'clock ? I must speak to you , and we shall be in privacy there . I can not speak to you in the house . ' To his surprise , there was a flash of pleasure across her face ; she answered shortly and decidedly , ` Yes ' , then snatched her arm away from him , and passed down stairs .