about noon
Her father had very often declared in her presence that old Trendellsohn could turn him into the street at any moment . There had been no secrets between her and her father as to their poverty , and there could be no reason why her tongue should now be silenced , so long as she refrained from any positive disobedience to her lover 's commands . That he must be obeyed she still recognised as the strongest rule of all -- obeyed , that is , till she should go to him and lay down her love at his feet , and give back to him the troth which he had given her . `` Father , '' she said to the old man about noon that day , `` I suppose this house does belong to the Trendellsohns ? '' `` Of course it does , '' said he , crossly . `` Belongs to them altogether , I mean ? '' she said .