about nine o'clock
in very distinct language . `` I thank you , Mrs Rookwood ; Lettice may go . '' Lettice 's eyes lighted up . `` Then , Mrs Lettice , will you step in about nine o'clock ? My maids 'll be fain to see you . And if any of you gentlewomen should have a liking to look in -- '' `` Nay , the girls should count us spoil-sports , '' said Edith , laughingly . `` Now come , Mrs Edith !