half past eight
If she could have her mother at her side she would fear nothing . She was up early , thankful to see daylight , and eager for Mrs. Knapp 's report of her uncle . Generally the old man was afoot betimes , and despised the luxury of warm water . This morning Mrs. Knapp had to knock at his door , as he was not moving , and after a brief interview returned to inform Katherine that Mr. Liddell grumbled at her for being up too early , and on hearing that it was half past eight , said she had better bring him a cup of tea . Katherine carried it to him herself . He took very little notice of her , but said he would get up presently and hear the papers read . When she came back with some jelly , for which she had sent to the nearest confectioner , he ate it without comment , and told her she might go .