eight o'clock
Both the men experienced the same feeling of surprise at her evident knowledge and understanding of animals . In five minutes she had shown that she knew as much about their harness and food as a competent groom . The astute Manager , upon whom no sign of intelligence was wasted , saw a good opportunity for getting a little extra work out of his youthful leading lady . He informed her that she must be down at the stables every morning at eight o'clock to inspect the horses and see them fed and watered . As a matter of fact the inspection should have been one of his own duties , but the girl was not likely to cavil at any little additional work that had not been exactly specified in her contract . Besides , if she did , he could soon make it uncomfortable for her . Arithelli made no objection .