six o’clock
She made a very average looking shop-girl with the exception of her features . These were slightly more even than common , and gave her a sweet , reserved , and pleasing appearance . It is no easy thing to get up early in the morning when one is used to sleeping until seven and eight , as Carrie had been at home . She gained some inkling of the character of Hanson 's life when , half asleep , she looked out into the dining-room at six o'clock and saw him silently finishing his breakfast . By the time she was dressed he was gone , and she , Minnie , and the baby ate together , the latter being just old enough to sit in a high chair and disturb the dishes with a spoon . Her spirits were greatly subdued now when the fact of entering upon strange and untried duties confronted her . Only the ashes of all her fine fancies were remaining -- ashes still concealing , nevertheless , a few red embers of hope .