Ten past one
The others -- all those belonging to Gosnold House , as well as those of guests for the fete -- were hidden among the trees bordering the road or parked in the open spaces around the garage and stables at a considerable remove from the house . There was no one to be seen on the lawn or drive , no hurrying figure cloaked in Quaker grey . After some minutes of fruitless watching Sally ventured doubtfully : `` What time is it ? '' `` Ten past one , miss . '' `` Nearly half an hour -- '' `` Yes , miss . '' `` Do you think Mrs. Gosnold would mind if you went to make sure she was all right ? '' `` I do n't know , Miss Manwaring .