nearly eleven o'clock
On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone . The old lady apologised for Mary 's non-appearance , saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room , but that she sent me a message of farewell . Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train , for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night 's clandestine meeting , but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train . Even that would not bring me to King 's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock . `` Well now , doctor , '' Mrs. Mivart commenced rather anxiously when we were seated , and she had handed me my coffee . `` You saw Mary last night , and had an opportunity of speaking with her . What is your opinion ?