about eleven o'clock
She never forgets nothing , whilst I leak by the way , myself , and do ' know whether I know anything or not , '' she ended triumphantly . Serena 's mind was full of plans that day , and after resting a little while and hearing the news , she asked Betty whether she would go with her to a cousin 's about a mile away by a pasture path , or whether she would stay where she was . The path sounded very pleasant , but from the tone of the invitation it seemed best to remain behind , so she quickly decided and Serena set forth alone . It was only about eleven o'clock and she meant to be back by twelve , and dinner was put off half an hour . Then Serena would have the afternoon clear until it was time to go . The cousin had seen trouble since the last visit , so it never would do to go home without seeing her . Sister Sarah and Betty sat by the front windows of the living-room , and Betty obeyed a parting charge to tell her companion `` about seeing the Queen and the times when she used to go and see the Prince o ' Wales 's girls , '' so that the last of the morning was soon gone .