eight o'clock
Her tears had ceased during the latter part of her speech ; for the frown had deepened on Everett 's brow , bringing determination to her own . Never before had she been forced to exercise her wish above his , and Brimbecomb was not prepared for it . Something new had been born in the large , sad eyes turned to his , something he did not comprehend , and he inwardly cursed the squatter children . At eight o'clock Everett handed Katherine into the carriage and gloomily took his place beside her . They were late at the theater by several minutes , when he brushed aside the curtain and ushered Miss Vandecar into the Governor 's box . Mrs. Vandecar was seated in the far corner , her attention directed upon the play . Vandecar rose quietly , and before resuming his seat waited until his niece had taken her place .