ten o'clock
The odd , abrupt manner and speech comforted , while they somewhat astonished Mrs. Gartney . `` Leave the bread and butter and cold chicken on the table , '' said she , when the tea things were about to be removed ; `` and keep the chocolate hot , downstairs . Faithie -- sit here ; and if Miss Sampson comes down by and by , see that she is made comfortable . '' It was ten o'clock when Miss Sampson came down , and then it was with Dr. Gracie . `` Cheer up , little lady ! '' said the doctor , meeting Faith 's anxious , inquiring glance . `` Not so bad , by any means , as we might be .