eight o'clock
A minute or two later the two men went out together . While these dreadful things were happening to Connie , Sue rose with the dawn , rubbed her sleepy eyes until they opened broad and wide , and went with all youthful vigor and goodwill about her daily tasks . First she had to light the fire and prepare Giles 's breakfast ; then to eat her own and tidy up the room ; then , having kissed Giles , who still slept , and left all in readiness for him when he awoke , she started for her long walk from Westminster to St. Paul 's Churchyard . She must be at her place of employment by eight o'clock , and Sue was never known to be late . With her bright face , smooth , well-kept hair , and neat clothes , she made a pleasing contrast to most of the girls who worked at Messrs. Cheadle 's cheap sewing . Sue possessed in her character two elements of success in life . She had directness of aim and concentration of purpose .