Ten o'clock
They scraped out the jam-pot and spread its contents on the hot toast , and contrived to enjoy the slender meal to the utmost . Ronald said nothing about breakfast the next morning ; he doubtless did not even give it a thought . But Connie remembered it well , although she took care not to allude to it . Ten o'clock struck , and still Agnes did not appear . Eleven , twelve -- and no sign either of Mammy Warren or the girl . `` Shall we go to bed ? '' said Ronald .