a quarter to ten
On Tuesday morning there came a letter from Virginia -- a few lines requesting her to meet her sisters , as soon as possible after closing time that evening , in front of the shop . ` We have something _ very delightful _ to tell you . We _ do hope _ you gave notice to-day , as things are getting so bright in every direction . ' At a quarter to ten she was able to run out , and close at hand were the two eagerly awaiting her . ` Mrs. Darby has found a place for Alice , ' began Virginia . ` We heard by the afternoon post yesterday . A lady at Yatton wants a governess for two young children .