about two o'clock in the afternoon
There was evidently something more to tell , which she was not to be told at present . After wondering for a little while what it might be , and deciding that her imagination was not equal to the task laid upon it , she gave it up , and allowed herself to enjoy the sweet country scents and sounds without apprehension for the future . For six days they travelled on in this fashion , about twenty miles each day , staying every night but one at a wayside inn , where Amphillis was always delivered into the care of the landlady , and slept with her daughter or niece ; once at a private house , the owners of which were apparently friends of Mr Dugan . They baited for the last time at Derby , and about two o'clock in the afternoon rode into the village of Hazelwood . It was only natural that Amphillis should feel a little nervous and uneasy , in view of her introduction to her new abode and unknown companions . She was not less so on account of the mystery which appeared to surround the nameless mistress . Why did everybody who seemed to know anything make such a secret of the affair ?