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eight in the evening
Others wanted no persuasion about the matter . They were too glad to have her dispose herself where she would be out of her mother 's way . Mrs Enderby looked round now and then , and seemed as if on the point of asking for her , but that her courage failed . At last , about eight in the evening , when Mrs Rowland had come in softly , and Phoebe had met her at the door , to say something very unceremonious , Mrs Enderby 's voice was heard . `` Phoebe , I hope you are not preventing any person from coming in . I should wish to see my daughter . Priscilla , my dear , let me see you .