about eight in the evening
Half-a-guinea ! -- Colonel Pembroke spent six half-guineas this very day in a fruit-shop , and ten times that sum at a jeweller 's on seals and baubles for which he had no manner of use . When Anne and her mother called the next morning to thank their benefactress , she was not up ; but her servant gave them a parcel from his mistress : it contained a fresh supply of needlework , a gown , and some other clothes , which were directed _ for Anne _ . The servant said , that if she would call again about eight in the evening , his lady would probably be able to see her , and that she begged to have the work finished by that time . The work was finished , though with some difficulty , by the appointed hour ; and Anne , dressed in her new clothes , was at Mrs. Carver 's door just as the clock struck eight . The old lady was alone at tea ; she seemed to be well pleased by Anne 's punctuality ; said that she had made inquiries respecting Mr. and Mrs. White , and that she heard an excellent character of them ; that therefore she was disposed to do every thing she could to serve them . She added , that she `` should soon part with her own maid , and that perhaps Anne might supply her place . ''