seven o’clock
And , on Stella 's looking an inquiry , he added : ` My sister , Mrs. Rodman . I do n't think you know her ? ' Adela had no choice but to procure her hostess 's assent to this arrangement . ` I 'll call for you at seven o'clock , ' Mutimer said . Adela knew that he was commanding himself ; his tone was not quite discourteous , but he had none of the genial satisfaction which he ordinarily showed in the company of refined people . She attributed his displeasure to her neglect of Alice . But it did not affect her as it had been wont to ; she was disposed to resent it .