nearly twelve o'clock
The next morning she started off to call in Bolsover Terrace with an intention , not to begin her duty , but to make a struggle at the adequate performance of it . She took with her some article of clothing intended for one of the younger children , but which the child herself was to complete . But when she entered the parlor she was astounded at finding that Mr. Carroll was there . It was nearly twelve o'clock , and at that time Mr. Carroll never was there . He was either in bed , or at Tattersall 's , or -- Dolly did not care where . She had long since made up her mind that there must be a permanent quarrel between herself and her uncle , and her desire was generally respected . Now , unfortunately , he was present , and with him were his wife and two elder daughters .