nine o'clock
All the brothers and friends , who usually acted as escorts , were invited to come to tea , and all the members of the `` Do Good Society . '' There was room for all , and all had `` a splendid time . '' Games were played , and songs sung , and everybody was made to understand that this was a farewell party in honor of Katie Robertson . At nine o'clock Mr. Morven came in , and , with a few pleasant and earnest words , presented the little girl with a beautifully bound Bible , to the purchase of which every one present had contributed a little . `` I trust , '' said he , `` that our little Katie will make this book ` the man of her counsel , and the guide of her youth , ' in the new life upon which she is entering , and that , as the Saviour to whom she has consecrated herself will surely keep his promise ` never to leave or forsake her , ' she will be faithful ` in all her ways to acknowledge him , ' and grow in grace as she does in knowledge . '' Then , calling his little congregation to join with him , the good pastor prayed that the dear Lord would guide and guard this lamb of his through `` all the chances and changes of this mortal life , and finally bring her to his heavenly kingdom . '' And so , with loving kisses , and gifts , and solemn words of prayer , they sent Katie Robertson out into the world to meet its responsibilities .