about ten o'clock
The friends separated -- and Duncan pondered on the missionary 's last words . They seemed prophetic ; and he almost expected , when he sent Grandison to his room on the following morning , to see that servant return with direful news . Not so . Philip appeared about ten o'clock , declaring he had slept well , and felt much refreshed . He remained for several days at Kennons , during which time the grave of Ellice was opened , and a tiny coffin let down upon her own ; mother and child were re-united ; and as Philip offered a prayer over the fresh-thrown earth , a ray of stronger faith enkindled his heart . Philip talked of his own little girl to Duncan Lisle : `` I had intended leaving her with my sister Estelle , who was my favorite . She was much attached to Della , '' said Philip ; `` But I found Estelle 's husband does not like children ; besides , she has three of her own , the eldest but a baby , and twins younger .