eight o'clock
She had , she said , a wild desire to rush through the air for a little -- she _ must _ have her chauffeur go at full speed -- somewhere -- anywhere -- her nerves needed calming ! And Captain Fitzgerald had agreed to accompany her . Their destination was unknown , and they might not be back for tea , so Lord Bracondale must take the greatest care of Theodora and give her some if they did not turn up . They certainly would for dinner , but eight o'clock would be time enough for that . When your destination is unknown you can never say how many hours it will take to get there and back , she pointed out . And no one felt inclined to argue with her about this obvious truth ! Now if Theodora had been a free unmarried girl , or a freer widow , it is highly probable fate would not have arranged this long afternoon in blissful surroundings undisturbed by any one .