eleven o'clock
She was constantly remembering some of the cautions spoken by Hartley in reference to this man , and she wished scores of times that he would turn his attentions to some one else . But the major seemed to have no eyes for any other lady in the room . In spite of the innate repulsion to which we have referred , Mrs. Emerson was flattered by the polished major 's devotion of himself almost wholly to her during the evening , and she could do no less in return than make herself as agreeable as possible . At eleven o'clock she had notice that her carriage was at the door . The major was by , and heard the communication . So , when she came down from the dressing-room , he was waiting for her in the hall , ready cloaked and gloved . `` No , Major Willard , I thank you , '' she said , on his making a movement to accompany her .