about ten o'clock
And now -LSB- as any thing stirred -RSB- is my sister coming to declare the issue of all ! Tears gushing again , my heart fluttering as a bird against its wires ; drying my eyes again and again to no purpose . And thus , my Nancy , -LSB- excuse the fanciful prolixity , -RSB- was I employed , and such were my thoughts and imaginations , when I found a very different result from the hopeful conference . For about ten o'clock up came my sister , with an air of cruel triumph , waving her hand with a light flourish -- Obedience without reserve is required of you , Clary . My papa is justly incensed , that you should presume to dispute his will , and to make conditions with him . He knows what is best for you : and as you own matters are gone a great way between this hated Lovelace and you , they will believe nothing you say ; except you will give the one only instance , that will put them out of doubt of the sincerity of your promises . What , child , are you surprised ?