three o’clock
Sophy went away , but presently returning and taking up her work , but with eyes that betrayed how she was listening ; but there was so entire an apparent absence of personal suffering , that Albinia began to discharge the weight from her mind , and believe that the sentiment had been altogether imaginary even on Sophy 's side , and the whole a marvellous figment of her own . At last , Mr. Kendal 's foot was heard ; Sophy started up , and sat down again . He came upstairs , and his face was all smiles . ` Well , ' he said , ` I do n't think she will go by the three o'clock omnibus . ' ` You have spoken to her ? ' cried Albinia in compunction . ` Has Maurice finished ?