ten o'clock
How much good we can both do ! '' These were the tumultuous , generous thoughts that sent the flush to Marian 's cheeks , the smiles to her lips , and the tears to her eyes ; that caused those white fingers to clasp , and those clear eyes to rise to Heaven in thankfulness , as she folded up her treasured letter and placed it in her bosom . An hour 's ride brought them to Old Field Cottage . The sun had not yet set , but the sky was dark with clouds that threatened rain or snow ; and therefore Jacquelina only took time to jump out and speak to Edith , shake hands with old Jenny , kiss Miriam , and bid adieu to Marian ; and then , saying that she believed she would hurry back on her aunty 's account , and that she was afraid she would not get to Luckenough before ten o'clock , anyhow , she jumped into the carriage and drove off . And Marian , guarding her happy secret , entered the cottage to make preparations for keeping her appointment with Thurston . * * * * * Meanwhile , at Luckenough , Dr. Grimshaw kept his room until late in the afternoon . Then , descending the stairs , and meeting the maid Maria , who almost shrieked aloud at the ghastly face that confronted her , he asked : `` Where is Mrs. Grimshaw ? ''