About nine o'clock
I do n't call that by no means cordial , but I 'm bound to consider ' t ' f Cousin Marion 's any kin to father she could n't naturally be very open-hearted , 'n' I must overlook her with a good grace 'n' a clear conscience . I 'll go because I 've made up my mind to go , but I wo n't take no trunk nor yet buy no new bonnet . '' Mrs. Lathrop offering no counter advice , Miss Clegg returned to the shelter of her own roof , and to judge by the banging and squeaking that ensued , burglars were barred out from even daring to dream of a possible raid during the absence which was to be upon the following day . About nine o'clock peace fell over all and lasted until the dawn of the eventful Saturday . When Susan was all ready to start for the station , she called her friend to the fence and shook hands with her so warmly that the tears overflowed the awe in the other 's eyes . `` Good-bye , Mrs. Lathrop , '' she said with a solemnity that had nothing to relieve its sombreness and much to deepen the impressiveness of the moment . `` Good-bye !