eight o'clock before
They occupied the two attic chambers . Alvina carried up the loose bed from the sofa , and slept on the floor before the fire in Madame 's room . Madame slept well and long , rousing and stirring and settling off again . It was eight o'clock before she asked her first question . Alvina was already up . `` Oh -- alors -- Then I am better , I am quite well . I can dance today . ''