nearly six o'clock
Do you understand , Susan ? '' And as Susan possessed the quick wit and ready adaptability of her race , she did see ; and as she adored her young mistress above any one on earth , she was only too willing to please her ; and , too , the occasion had its charms for a good-hearted , hard-working Irishwoman . She declared her willingness to obey Patty 's orders , promised to keep it all a profound secret , and then went away to her sister 's house until the appointed time . It was nearly six o'clock when Patty reached `` Red Chimneys . '' She carried a bandbox , and Miller , who followed her , carried a large suitcase , and various other parcels . Mona met them at the door , and , directing that the luggage be sent to Patty 's rooms , she carried her visitor off to her own boudoir . `` Patty , '' she began , `` I ca n't let you carry out that ridiculous scheme !