the Tuesday about midday
But when she went outside -- when the strain was taken off -- it may have been otherwise ; at all events , when , with bowed and averted head , she crossed the sitting-room and betook herself to the empty chamber above , no one dreamed of following her -- until Francie , some little time thereafter , went quietly up-stairs and tapped at the door and entered . She found Nina stretched at full length on the sofa , her head buried in the cushion , sobbing as if her heart would break . Perhaps she was thinking of the approaching farewell . On the Tuesday about midday , according to her promise , Miss Burgoyne called and again preferred her request . And , short of a downright lie , Mangan saw no way of refusing her . `` At the same time , '' he said , in the cold manner which he unconsciously adopted towards this young lady , `` you must remember he is far from strong yet ; and I hope you have nothing to say to him that would cause agitation , or even involve his speaking much . His voice has to be taken care of , as well as his general condition . ''