seven o'clock
Afterwards the work of the farm went on as usual , but there were many surreptitious naps taken during the day , in hay loft or barn , or behind some sunny hedgerow or stack . Gwilym Morris and Will did not return that day , as had been expected . `` Wilt stay a little later , Morva ? '' said Ann ; `` they may come by the carrier at seven o'clock , and I will want to prepare supper for them . '' Morva 's heart sank , but she made no outward sign ; she had been full of restless excitement all day , and had looked forward to the quiet of the cottage under the furze bank , and to Sara 's soothing company . All day she had been haunted by the memory of the sailor 's hornpipe , Gethin 's flashing eyes , his handsome person , his supple limbs ! She tried to banish the vision and to turn her thoughts to Will , but found it impossible !