one in the morning
She would have to meet that woman again , but she wanted to see Ralph . ` Ralph , I suppose , told her the truth . ' A moment 's reflection convinced Mildred that that was probably the case , and reassured , she went to bed wondering when she would get a letter . She might get one in the morning . She was . not disappointed ; the first letter she opened read as follows : -- MADAM , -- Mr. Hoskin begs me to thank you for your kind inquiry . He is feeling a little stronger and will be glad to see you .