eight o'clock
It concerned Thyrza ; she was sure it did . The fact that the note was delivered in this way , and the request for secrecy which it contained , made this certain . At dinner-time , and again in the evening , Thyrza was still in the same state of depression and feverishness . Lydia said nothing of the business which would take her out at eight o'clock . When the time came , and she had to make an excuse , Thyrza said that she too would go out ; she wanted to see Totty . ` You 'll tell Gilbert ? ' Lydia replied , afraid to make any opposition herself .