ten o'clock
They played all sorts of games , and then finally Bridget appeared with the crowning delight , a tray upon which a tempting array of good things was set forth . How Nan enjoyed it ! She often thought afterward what a happy evening it was . At ten o'clock Delia called for her and she went home through the still night , thinking all sorts of merry thoughts . Miss Blake listened with apparent interest to her description of her evening 's jollification , and when she had finished gave her an especially tender good-night kiss , saying : `` God bless you , my Nan . Sleep well , dear , and let us both pray for strength to bear God 's will . '' The next morning after breakfast Nan discovered why Miss Blake had bade her especially to pray for strength .