seven o'clock
Having finished this speech he resumed his breakfast , after which with another of his wonderful bows he quitted the room . Mary was about following his example when Mrs. Grundy said . `` Come , catch hold now and see how spry you can clear the table , and you , Rind , '' speaking to a simple looking girl with crooked feet , `` do you go to your shoes . Be quick now , for it 's goin ' on seven o'clock . '' At this moment Mary caught sight of Mr. Parker , who was standing just without the door , and his mischievous look as Mrs. Grundy gave out her orders made Mary a little suspicious of that lady 's real position among them . But she had no time for thought , for just then through all the closed doors and the long hall there came to her ears the sound of a scream . Alice was crying , and instantly dropping the plate she held in her hand , Mary was hurrying away , when Mrs. Grundy called her back , saying `` Let her cry a spell .