ten o'clock
An hour later than this , Edith and her sister lay awake , but up to that time he was still away . On the next morning , when the bell rang for breakfast , and the family assembled at the table , the places of Mr. and Mrs. Marion were vacant . From their nurse it was ascertained that Mr. Marion had not come home since he went out on the evening before , and that his wife had not yet arisen . Between nine and ten o'clock , Mrs. Darlington sent up to know if Mrs. Marion wished any thing , but was answered in the negative . At dinner time Mr. Marion did not make his appearance , and his wife remained in her chamber . Food was sent to her , but it was returned untasted . During the afternoon , Mrs. Darlington knocked at her door , but the nurse said that Mrs. Marion asked to be excused from seeing her .