seven o’clock in the evening
The next morning , too , went off very well . Mr. Ferrars sought a private talk with his old godchild , and though Sophy scarcely answered , she liked his kind , frank , affectionate manner , and showed such feeling as he wished , so that he fully credited all that his sister thought of her . Otherwise , Sophy was kept quiet , to gave her strength and collect her thoughts . At seven o'clock in the evening , there was not a formidable congregation . Miss Meadows , who had been informed as late as could save offence , had treated it as a freak of Mrs. Kendal , resented the injunction of secrecy , and would neither be present herself , nor let her mother come out . Genevieve , three old men , and a child or two , were the whole number present . The daily service at Bayford was an offering made in faith by the vicar , for as yet there was very little attendance .