nine o'clock
Mr Prothero kept out of her way lest he should say something that he might afterwards repent of in the warmth of his delight at finding her again . After she was in bed , and he had heard from the landlady that she seemed better and more comfortable , he and Lion had a good supper -- a meal the dog appeared thoroughly to enjoy , and which he ate with a ravenous appetite . Mr Prothero told the landlady to leave Gladys in bed the next morning until nine o'clock , by which hour he supposed she would be sufficiently refreshed , and then retired himself , feeling thankful to Miss Gwynne for having made him do a good action , but still believing that Owen must have been in the secret of Gladys ' sudden flight . Gladys slept soundly until the landlady took her a good breakfast at nine o'clock . She then awoke , refreshed but frightened , and uncertain as to her present state or future proceedings . She was told that Mr Prothero wished to see her as soon as she was dressed , and accordingly when she had eaten her breakfast , she got up . She felt very stiff and weak , and her hands trembled so much that she could scarcely dress herself .