nearly eight o'clock
Mrs. Blondelle herself opened it , and stood there quite ready to accompany her friend to breakfast . Radiantly beautiful looked the fair young stranger this morning , in the dark , bright-blue cloth habit that so highly enhanced the dazzling splendor of her blooming complexion and the golden glory of her hair . An instant Sybil paused in involuntary admiration , and then recovered herself and greeted the lady with affectionate warmth . `` It is nearly eight o'clock , dear , and breakfast is quite ready . Will you come now ? '' inquired Sybil , when these salutations were passed . Rosa assented with a sweet smile , and Sybil led the way into her own sitting-room .