six in the morning
They accorded a cordial welcome to the young girl , who was soon at ease in their midst . Their life was very simple . They lived in the convent , but not within the cloister . Rising at six in the morning , they attended service in the chapel with the nuns from whom they were separated by a grating . Between the hours of morning and evening service they were at liberty to spend their time in whatever way they chose . They all ate at the same table . Dolores spent her time in working for the needy and for the institution .