ten o'clock
She had heard of her sudden and sad reverse of fortune , and felt disposed to take her up and patronise her . She had suffered from the want of a domestic manager and house counsellor ; even the very good temper and great forbearance of her husband had given way at the small amount of comfort that could be obtained with such a lavish expenditure of money as his had been since they came to London ; and he had spoken more sharply to her about her mismanagement than about anything else , so she felt that now he had a housekeeper of his own choosing , she should escape from all responsibility . Her manner to Jane was exceedingly kind , and Jane 's hopes rose at her reception . Mrs. Phillips always went to bed early , unless she was kept up by amusement and gaiety ; her style of beauty was of the kind that suits best with plenty of sleep and few cares -- so at ten o'clock she said she could sit up no longer , and left Mr. Phillips to explain all the duties expected of Miss Melville , so that she need not be disturbed by any inquiries in the morning . Mr. Phillips did so with a clearness and precision that showed he had been often obliged to see to the disbursement of the money as well as the earning if it . He gave Jane the keys and the house-books , showed her what he thought was the sum he could spend on family expenses , and hoped that she would make it suffice . `` I wish you to be one of the family , Miss Melville ; to visit and go to public places with Mrs. Phillips .