half past nine
Moreover , to go would be to lose what he had advanced on the Devonshire estate . They both tried to be cheerful , but it was a sad night . When they came to separate , Grace broke down , but through her tears promised to be brave when the final trial came . Next morning , from half past nine to half past ten , Sedgwick and Grace were saying their final good-byes . It was an hour never to be forgotten by them . Grace did not attempt to restrain her tears . In both their hearts was the feeling that one has when the last look is being taken of the face of a much-loved one who has gone to the final rest .