about ten o'clock
`` Then I suppose I can read it to you , as it tells just what arrangements have been made . '' The other frowned but said nothing , and Fan proceeded to read the letter . Mary made no remark on its contents ; but when she went on to speak of other things , there was no trace of displeasure in her voice . They were together until about ten o'clock , and then , after taking some refreshment , Fan rose to go . But the parting was not to be a hurried one ; her friend embraced and clung to her with more than her usual warmth . `` Mary dear , '' said Fan , bending back her head so as to look into her friend 's face , `` you were very angry with me yesterday , but to-day -- now you love me as much as you ever did . Is it not so ? ''