eleven o’clock
And mind , not a word to Miss Margaret till I see her ! '' As I hurried away , I heard the girl run a few paces after me -- then stop -- then return , and close the garden gate , softly . She had evidently put herself once more in Miss Margaret 's place ; and had given up all idea of further resistance as she did so . How should I occupy the hours until eleven o'clock ? Deceit whispered : -- Go home ; avoid even the chance of exciting suspicion , by breakfasting with your family as usual . And as deceit counselled , so I acted . I never remember Clara more kind , more ready with all those trifling little cares and attentions which have so exquisite a grace , when offered by a woman to a man , and especially by a sister to a brother , as when she and I and my father assembled together at the breakfast-table .