eight o'clock
But she shook her head . `` I never was so frightened in my life before . I shall never forget his screams . '' It was after eight o'clock when Grace Harlowe arrived at her own door . The man Hampton had insisted on calling a carriage , so Grace rode home in state . As she neared the house she saw that the lawn and porch were full of people . `` What on earth is the matter ! ''