seven o'clock
She 'll be ready to hate the sight of me for always bringing her bad news . '' But before the boy was relieved from his daily duties in the anteroom , a note was brought to him from Lady Gowan confirming Andrew 's words . In fact , Frank 's mother had known the worst over-night . But there was other news in the letter which told the lad that his father was to leave London that evening , that he was to accompany his mother to see him for a farewell interview , and that she wished him to be ready to go with her at seven o'clock . Frank read the letter twice , and felt puzzled . He read it again , and sought out his friend . `` Been to see Lady Gowan ? ''