nearly eleven o'clock
A kind-faced maid met her on the first landing . She went with Christine into her bedroom ; she unpacked her bag and made the room comfortable for her ; she talked away cheerily , almost as if she guessed what a sore heart the girl carried with her . Christine felt a little comforted as she went downstairs again . It was nearly eleven o'clock . A few people were having supper in the room to which she was directed . Jimmy was there waiting for her . They sat down together almost silently .