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She evidently meant that but for this her niece would never have got on at all ; the point of the observation however being lost on Miss Tita , though she blushed at hearing her history revealed to a stranger . Miss Bordereau went on , addressing herself to me : `` And what time will you come tomorrow with the money ? '' `` The sooner the better . If it suits you I will come at noon . '' `` I am always here but I have my hours , '' said the old woman , as if her convenience were not to be taken for granted . `` You mean the times when you receive ? '' `` I never receive .