about half past eight
She was seated just a little too far away to make things seem exactly pleasant . The darkness of the best room seemed to retreat somewhat , and Miss Pickett looked over by the door , where there was a pale gleam from the side-lights in the hall , to try to see the pattern of the carpet ; but her effort failed . `` Yes , 'm , '' replied Mrs. Flagg to the question . `` We left Woodville about half past eight , but it is quite a ways from where we live to where you take the stage . The stage does come slow , but you do n't seem to mind it such a beautiful day . '' `` Why , you must have come right to see me first ! '' said Mrs. Timms , warming a little as the visit went on .