about eleven o’clock
She would be alone all the day . It cast a shadow over him ; but he had three days that were all his own , when he was going to do as he liked . It was sweet to rush through the morning lanes on his bicycle . He got to the cottage at about eleven o'clock . Miriam was busy preparing dinner . She looked so perfectly in keeping with the little kitchen , ruddy and busy . He kissed her and sat down to watch .