seven o’clock
She knew William was at the dipping-hole , and it was the dread of her life lest he should get drowned . Annie played under the tall old hedge , picking up alder cones , that she called currants . The child required much attention , and the flies were teasing . The children were put to bed at seven o'clock . Then she worked awhile . When Walter Morel and Jerry arrived at Bestwood they felt a load off their minds ; a railway journey no longer impended , so they could put the finishing touches to a glorious day . They entered the Nelson with the satisfaction of returned travellers .