eight o'clock
It was better that you were n't here . I had something to say to her -- something I wanted to say before she heard of this . Now she has a right to know . ' Lydia returned shortly after eight o'clock . She had walked about aimlessly for an hour and a half , avoiding the places where she was likely to meet anyone she knew . She was chilled and wretched . Thyrza said nothing till her sister had taken off her hat and jacket and seated herself .