about seven o'clock in the evening
Here they evidently meant to stay , for letters were to be sent after them there for the next week . The place was described to me as pretty and retired ; it seemed , therefore , an ideal spot for my purpose . I made up my mind at once . I started the next day after luncheon , took the journey easily , and came in sight of the little inn about seven o'clock in the evening . All went well . The only question was as to the disposition of Miss Dibbs toward me . I prayed that she might turn out to be a romantic dragon ; but , in case she should prove obstinate , I made my approaches with all possible caution .