ten o'clock
Hannah will take care of me . '' `` My dear , I think of my duty , and that keeps me at home . Douglass , I will write a short note to Pitcairns , and you must explain matters to him . Elise , it is ten o'clock , and you have not much time . '' He went into the library , and Mrs. Lindsay hurried upstairs to put on her bonnet , calling Hannah to follow and receive , some parting injunctions . Kneeling by the lounge , Mr. Lindsay took one of the girl 's hands . `` Regina , I desired and intended to have a long talk with you this afternoon , but could not find you ; and now I have no time , except to say good-bye .