ten o'clock
But the bright turban was seen no more during the forenoon ; and throughout the afternoon no one but the Deacon and his gardener were visible about the grounds . The hours of waiting were spent by the sisters and Mrs. Delano in a full explanation of the secret history of Gerald Fitzgerald , and Mrs. King 's consequent depression of spirits . The evening wore away without any tidings from Tulee . Between nine and ten o'clock they heard the voice of the Deacon loud in prayer . Joe Bright , who was passing the open window , stopped to say : `` He means his neighbors shall hear him , anyhow . I reckon he thinks it 's a good investment for character . He 's a cute manager , the Deacon is ; and a quickster , too , according to his own account ; for he told me when he made up his mind to have religion , he was n't half an hour about it .