ten o'clock
`` That ends it , then . You remain here in close arrest , and the charges against you will be pushed to the bitter end . I will write them this very hour . '' At ten o'clock that morning , shortly after a smiling interview with the ladies of Fort Sibley , in which , with infinite spirit and the most perfect self-control , Miss Beaubien had informed them that she had promised to lead with Mr. Jerrold , and , since he was in duress , she would lead with no one , and sent them off wondering and greatly excited , there came running up to the carriage a telegraph messenger boy , who handed her a despatch . `` I was going up to the avenue , mum , '' he explained , `` but I seen you here . '' Nina 's face paled as she tore it open and read the curt lines : `` Come to me , here . Your help needed instantly . ''