Seven o'clock
She was a lonely woman , living apart from her kin . To have someone of her own would be a new and delightful experience . She felt glad , actually _ glad _ that Cornelia was coming ! Seven o'clock ! At any moment now a cab might appear bearing the expected guest from the station . Miss Briskett crossed the room to alter the arrangement of a vase of flowers , and as she did so , the door opened , and Mason entered carrying a telegram upon a silver salver . Miss Briskett tore it open , and read the following message : -- `` Safe and sound .