eleven o'clock
Then she went up stairs , and was seen no more until the hour set for the ceremony , which was eleven o'clock . Meanwhile Chi Lu and an elderly woman , who had once been very kind to Virgie when she was ill , and had been asked to `` come and help for the day , '' were very busily engaged in the small kitchen , arranging a repast which was to be served later in the day . Sir William was determined that the occasion should be made as cheerful as circumstances would allow , and had ordered from the city every delicacy which his fertile brain could suggest , and thus a `` wedding breakfast , '' such as had never been known in that region before , was in process of preparation . At eleven o'clock the happy groom made his appearance and sent Margery Follet , the woman before mentioned , to Virgie 's door to say that he was ready and awaiting her . To her tap Virgie gently responded `` come in , '' and a low cry of delight escaped the humble woman 's lips as she opened the door , and then stood transfixed upon the threshold . Virgie turned a smiling face to her . `` Why , Margery , how came you here ? ''