nine o'clock
Then she dressed herself in her black dress once more , did her hair , and went downstairs . But she could not sew -- and she could not settle down . It was Saturday evening , and her father had opened the shop , Miss Pinnegar had gone to Knarborough . She would be back at nine o'clock . Alvina set about to make a mock woodcock , or a mock something or other , with cheese and an egg and bits of toast . Her eyes were dilated and as if amused , mocking , her face quivered a little with irony that was not all enjoyable . `` I 'm glad you 've come , '' said Alvina , as Miss Pinnegar entered .