about eleven
o’clock
` I can call at her grammer 's for her -- ' twill be all in my way . ' Margery duly followed up her intention by arraying herself the next morning in her loveliest guise , and keeping watch for Mr. Vine 's appearance upon the high road , feeling certain that his would form one in the procession of carts and carriages which set in towards Exonbury that day . Jim had gone by at a very early hour , and she did not see him pass . Her anticipation was verified by the advent of Mr. Vine about eleven o'clock , dressed to his highest effort ; but Margery was surprised to find that , instead of her having to stop him , he pulled in towards the gate of his own accord . The invitation planned between Jim and the old man on the previous night was now promptly given , and , as may be supposed , as promptly accepted . Such a strange coincidence she had never before known . She was quite ready , and they drove onward at once .