ten o'clock
The shaded lamp shed a softened golden glow in its accustomed corner of the room , and Jasper 's favorite chair was placed ready for his reception ; then Hilda sank down into her own easy-chair , and taking up a book , tried to read . Susan came presently into the room . `` Oh , Susan , '' said her mistress , `` I was about to ring for you . It has struck ten o'clock ; you and cook are to go to bed , please ; I will wait up for Mr. Quentyns . '' `` If you please , ma'am , '' said Susan . She stopped and hesitated . `` Yes , Susan ? ''