one o'clock
Might the fact that her defeat had resulted in such absolute subjection , be connected with her possession of a power similar to his , which she had matched with his in vain ? Of course I only suggest these questions . I can not answer them . At one o'clock , the carriage came round to the door ; and Hugh , in the hope of seeing Euphra alone , was the first in the hall . Mrs. Elton and Lady Emily presently came , and proceeded to take their places , without seeming to expect Miss Cameron . Hugh helped them into the carriage ; but , instead of getting in , lingered , hoping that Euphra was yet going to make her appearance . `` I fear Miss Cameron is unable to join us , '' said Mrs. Elton , divining his delay .