about
eleven o'clock
said Mrs. Vane , after that one dead pause , which said so much to her maid 's suspicious ears ; the chill disdain in her voice was inimitable . `` How can I tell you what is the matter with Miss Vane when I have not seen her since dinner-time yesterday ? She was well enough then -- at least , as well as she has been since this trying weather began . '' `` Did n't you see her last night , ma'am , when you went to her room about eleven o'clock ? '' said Parker , trying to assume a bolder tone , but failing to hide her nervousness . Again a short but unmistakable pause . `` No , I did not , '' said Mrs. Vane drily .