four o'clock
As Grace ate her luncheon that day her eyes wandered to the various tables . She was speculating as to where she would seat Evelyn Ward . Already she thought of her as one of her girls . At precisely four o'clock the door bell rang and the maid ushered Ida Ward into the living-room . Her large eyes were wide with anxiety and suspense as she sat nervously on the edge of her chair , trying to appear composed . She tried to answer Grace 's reassuring smile , but her anxious eyes belied her wanly-smiling lips . `` I have good news for you , Miss Ward , '' said Grace brightly .