Ten o'clock
We sat about awkwardly , and tried to speak of other things , but the talk would drift to our fears for the boat . Nell did not join in . She sat by the window , looking out and listening to the rain and wind , which made a sound like the purring of a great cat . Ten o'clock came , and Lady MacNairne proposed that , as we could do nothing , we women should go to bed . Then Nell spoke . `` No , '' she said . `` You and Phil can do as you like , and Cousin Robert and Mr. Starr ; but I shall sit up . ''