one o'clock
Yes , indeed , it is my duty . ' The latter words he spoke looking down again , as it were in soliloquy ; and thanking him , I withdrew . When I reached the hall , I regretted that I had not asked him to state distinctly what arrangements the will made so nearly affecting , as it seemed , my relations with my uncle Silas , and for a moment I thought of returning and requesting an explanation . But then , I bethought me , it was not very long to wait till one o'clock -- so _ he _ , at least , would think . I went up-stairs , therefore , to the ` school-room , ' which we used at present as a sitting-room , and there I found Cousin Monica awaiting me . ` Are you quite well , dear ? ' asked Lady Knollys , as she came to meet and kiss me .