about eleven o'clock
She applied to Mr. Allen for confirmation of her hopes , but Mr. Allen , not having his own skies and barometer about him , declined giving any absolute promise of sunshine . She applied to Mrs. Allen , and Mrs. Allen 's opinion was more positive . `` She had no doubt in the world of its being a very fine day , if the clouds would only go off , and the sun keep out . '' At about eleven o'clock , however , a few specks of small rain upon the windows caught Catherine 's watchful eye , and `` Oh ! dear , I do believe it will be wet , '' broke from her in a most desponding tone . `` I thought how it would be , '' said Mrs. Allen . `` No walk for me today , '' sighed Catherine ; `` but perhaps it may come to nothing , or it may hold up before twelve . ''