six o'clock
She might run up to father Thorne 's ; why not be visiting as well as moping here alone ? She wished she had thought of it and mentioned it to Philip , but it was better not ; he would probably have thought she could not go so far alone , but what was a day 's journey when it could all be accomplished before dark ; then it was going to be a bright day , she could see that by the rosy flush in the east ; just the day for a journey . Besides , Philip could not go to visit them this winter , and how delighted they would be to have her come and break up the monotony of their lives . She glanced at the clock ; only six o'clock ; she would have ample time to get ready for the eight o'clock train , the dress she had on would do to travel in -- just slip her black cashmere into her satchel , and she was ready . Yes , she would go . Artful Ruey ! Down in her heart she had a secret reason for this visit , that did not come up to the surface with the others .