nine o'clock
It was the first time she had gone there on Sunday , and to make herself feel more comfortable she had to remind herself that she must put her foot down and not be dictated to by strangers ; and soon the music and the scenes before her distracted her thoughts , and this was what Eva really wanted . For some of her thoughts were troubling her , and she wanted to banish them . But unfortunately the pictures could not last for ever , and when they were over there was Mrs. Morrison to face ; and though Mrs. Morrison had a very kindly face , and had been very friendly and nice to Eva , whom she liked , the latter had a feeling that she could be very stern , and that she would disapprove of going to an entertainment on Sunday evening . To her surprise , when she came out there were no churchgoers to be seen in the streets , and when she passed Amy 's church it was in darkness , and she guessed that it must be past nine o'clock , and that the others would be home . ` That comes of leaving my watch at home and trusting that man , who said we should be out before nine , ' she muttered to herself , and hurried to Heather Road . ` Here she is ! ' cried a voice as Eva opened the gate ; and Vava , who was standing looking out of the bow-window , came running to the door to greet her .