eleven o'clock
After the first moment of constraint a renewed sense of satisfaction filled the consciousness of the three women . The Bunner sisters were not sorry to let Miss Mellins see that they received an occasional evening visit , and Miss Mellins was clearly enchanted at the opportunity of pouring her latest tale into a new ear . As for Mr. Ramy , he adjusted himself to the situation with greater ease than might have been expected , and Evelina , who had been sorry that he should enter the room while the remains of supper still lingered on the table , blushed with pleasure at his good-humored offer to help her `` glear away . '' The table cleared , Ann Eliza suggested a game of cards ; and it was after eleven o'clock when Mr. Ramy rose to take leave . His adieux were so much less abrupt than on the occasion of his first visit that Evelina was able to satisfy her sense of etiquette by escorting him , candle in hand , to the outer door ; and as the two disappeared into the shop Miss Mellins playfully turned to Ann Eliza . `` Well , well , Miss Bunner , '' she murmured , jerking her chin in the direction of the retreating figures , `` I 'd no idea your sister was keeping company . On ' y to think ! ''