ten in the morning
Lady Merrifield could not help thinking what a dull life it must be for Bessie , a woman full of natural gifts and of great powers of enjoyment , accustomed to a country home and a large family , and she said something of the kind . ` I did not like it at first , ' said Bessie , ` but I have plenty of occupations now , besides all these companions that I 've made for myself , or that came to me , for I think they come of themselves . ' ` But what time have you to yourself ? ' ` Grandmamma does not want me till half-past ten in the morning , except for a little visit . And she does not mind my writing letters while she is reading the paper , provided I am ready to answer anything remarkable . I am quite the family newsmonger ! Then there 's always from four to half-past six when I can go out if I like .