six o'clock
You will be sure to look after her well , Mrs. Ryan ? My father is most particular that she should be comfortable -- as comfortable as possible , that is to say ; so be sure and give her tea before she goes , or anything she wants . ' From which conversation it will be seen that Mr. Stacey had found a good berth for his young client , and had evidently given her a high testimonial . It was six o'clock by the time the girls reached Vincent Street , and they seated themselves on uncomfortable arm-chairs in front of the smoky fire , which they lit as soon as they got in . Vava had her lessons to do ; but after their tea-supper , for which the landlady declined to cook anything but eggs -- ` London eggs , ' as Vava said -- Stella looked round for something to do . There was no piano , she had no books , nor was she fond of fancy-work , and of useful work she had none , for ` nursie ' had always done most of the mending for her young ladies , though she had taught them both to work . Before they left home she had set their wardrobes in thorough order .