a minute after eight o'clock
So , as you may judge , my dear , since I have to superintend all these things , I 'll really get along better without you . Now , you get dressed , and run right along to the Barlows ' . James will take you over in the pony cart , and he 'll come for you again at eight o'clock this evening . Mind , now , you 're not to stay a minute after eight o'clock , for I have invited some young people here to see you . I 'll send the carriage to-night , and then you can bring your Barlow cousins back with you . '' As Mrs. Allen rattled on , she had been fussing around the room getting out Patty 's clothes to wear that day , and acting in such a generally motherly manner that Patty felt sure she must be missing Nan , and she could n't help feeling very sorry for her , and told her so . `` Yes , '' said Mrs. Allen , `` it 's awful .