Seven o'clock
John 's granddaughter and his grandson . ' And now it was not pain , but a quiet happiness , which pervaded her consciousness . `` The grandfather and granddaughter rose from the rustic bench and walked slowly toward the house . Miss Amanda looked after them , and blessed them ; then she gazed upon the sweet peas on the ground ; then she looked once more upon the old dial , still bravely marking each sunny hour ; and then , slowly and gradually , Miss Amanda lost consciousness , without saying to herself , ` Seven o'clock ' or ` Fifty years ' or any other period of time . `` That is the end , '' said the young lady . `` And quite time ! '' exclaimed the Master of the House .