11 p.m., February 28th, 1855
` I ca n't wait for Sunday , ' she said . ` What have you heard ? ' She produced the letter , and read parts of it . The whole stood thus : -- ` Bormola , 11 p.m. , February 28th , 1855 . ` Dearest Albinia , ` I hope all has gone fairly well with you in my absence , and that Sophia is well again . Could I have foreseen the condition of affairs here , I doubt whether I could have resolved on leaving you at home , though you may be spared much by not being with us . I landed at noon to-day , and was met in the harbour by your cousin , who had come off in a boat in hopes of finding you on board .