About seven o’clock
I could n't stand guard over the young rascal all day . '' The address which the housekeeper had given Frank was that of a policeman 's family in which she was at one time a boarder . On giving his reference , he was hospitably received , and succeeded in making arrangements for a temporary residence . About seven o'clock Mrs. Parker made her appearance . She was fatigued by her journey and glad to rest . `` I was afraid you might be prevented from coming , '' said Frank . `` I feared it also .