six o’clock
And the sub-matron and two of the Board ladies had heard the compliment . And Ginger Mooney was always saying what she would n't do to the dummy who had charge of the irons if it was n't for Maria . Everyone was so fond of Maria . The women would have their tea at six o'clock and she would be able to get away before seven . From Ballsbridge to the Pillar , twenty minutes ; from the Pillar to Drumcondra , twenty minutes ; and twenty minutes to buy the things . She would be there before eight . She took out her purse with the silver clasps and read again the words _ A Present from Belfast _ .