eleven o'clock
And in the morning she arose with the same impression on her mind , gayly looking forward to Marian 's return with the visitor , and the certain happy revelation she had promised . She had breakfast over early , made the room very tidy , dressed Miriam in her holiday clothes , put on her own Sunday gown , and sat down to wait for Marian and the visitor . The morning passed slowly , in momentary expectation of an arrival . It was near eleven o'clock when she looked up and saw Colonel Thornton 's carriage approaching the cottage . `` There ! I said so ! I knew Marian had remained with Miss Thornton , and that they would bring her home this morning .