about six o'clock
I think it was real mean of Mr. Flint to bring me here anyhow . '' Yours truly , `` MATILDA MARSDEN '' She tossed the letter across the table to Miss Standish , and touched the bell under her foot . `` McGregor , '' she said , as the man appeared , `` did you hear any one go out of the house this morning ? '' `` I thought I did , Miss Winifred , about six o'clock , before light , -- that is , I was justly sure I heard the front door shut ; but when I got there it was all right , except the outer door was unlocked , and that often happens when your father is at the Club . He do forget now and then . '' `` Three hours ' start ! '' said Winifred to herself , then aloud : `` McGregor , go at once to ` The Chancellor ' and leave word for Mr. Flint to come here .