eight o'clock
inquired Sybil , with a hesitating smile . `` Thanks , dear madam . I shall be much obliged , '' replied Rosa , with a bow . `` And there is yet another request I have to make , '' added Mrs. Berners , pausing with her hand upon the latch of the door -- `` Will you kindly meet us at breakfast at eight o'clock to-morrow morning in our private sitting-room , so that I may make you acquainted with my husband before we all start on our journey together ? '' `` With pleasure , dear lady ! It is your will to load me with benefits , and you must be gratified , '' replied Rosa , with a faint smile . `` Then I will come myself and fetch you , a little before the hour , '' added Sybil , playfully throwing a kiss as she darted through the door .