eleven o'clock
Cora sat a long time in meditation before she arose and followed his example . When she entered her chamber , she was surprised and annoyed to find Rose Stillwater there , seated in the arm chair before the fire . Old Martha was turning down the bed for the night . `` Cora , love , it is not yet eleven o'clock , though the dear master did send us off to bed . But I wanted to speak to you , darling Cora , just a few words , dear , before we part for the night ; so when I met my old friend , Aunt Martha , in the hall , I asked her to show me which was your room , so I could come to you when you should come up ; but Aunt Martha told me she was on the way to your room to prepare your bed for the night , and she would bring me here to sit down and wait for you . So here I am , dear Cora . '' `` You wished to speak to me , you say ? ''