ten
o'clock
There was a catch in Belle 's voice when she said `` know the girls . '' Plainly she had her doubts about the desirability of their acquaintance . A whistle on the path told of Jack 's return . `` Dear me , '' exclaimed Cora , `` whoever would think it is almost ten o'clock ! '' `` And what can have become of papa and the others ! '' pondered Belle . `` They were to call for me -- '' The familiar toot of the _ Flyaway 's _ horn interrupted her .