six o'clock
Mrs Chatterton received Bryda with kindly warmth , rather overdoing her apologies for her humble fare and poor cottage . It was evident that Chatterton chafed at this , and he scarcely spoke a word during tea . Jack Henderson and Chatterton 's mother made an attempt at conversation , but honest Jack was not skilled in finding subjects for small talk , and he was , moreover , so engrossed with Bryda that he had little room for any other thought . When tea was over Bryda said she must return to Mr Lambert 's , as Sam the footboy was to have his turn for a holiday after six o'clock . Jack was only too glad to get Bryda off , and as they walked away together he said , -- ` Do n't have too much to say to Tom Chatterton , Bryda . ' She looked up at him and laughed . ` It was he who had so much to say to me , ' she said .