two o'clock
During this time her imagination was exceedingly active and her health improved , but her work was a greater trouble than ever . She had just been put into the third , but Miss Clifford threatened to put her down again if she did not do better , and one day she sent for Beth , who went trembling , under the impression that that was what the summons was for . She found Miss Clifford and Miss Bey discussing a letter , and both looking very serious . `` Beth , '' Miss Clifford began , `` a gentleman whom I know well has written to tell me that he was walking home by the river-path at two o'clock on Monday morning , and saw a girl here at St. Catherine 's with only her night-dress on , hanging over the railing looking into the river ; and I am sure from the description it was you . '' `` Yes , '' said Beth , `` I saw him . '' Miss Clifford let the letter fall on her lap , and Miss Bey dropped into a chair . Beth looked on with interest , and wondered about that accurate description of herself ; she would have given anything to see it .