Ten minutes to nine
She still felt a little sad about leaving on time , when there was so much work to be done . But tomorrow , she told herself , she would be able to get back to helping people . Tomorrow -- * * * * * Tomorrow . Ten minutes to nine , and Gloria put her beret away , reached for the first folder -- and froze . A second later the door opened . Gloria looked up and smiled helpfully . `` Mrs. Wladek , '' she said .