six in the evening
Oh ! these Russians ! '' But those who had known her for some time , and who had been consequently educated not to be surprised at anything , found it all quite natural . It was half-past six in the evening , and the gentlemen were going to dress . Sonia had made up her mind to keep on her morning-gown , or if she dressed , she would do so later . Just then she was not inclined to move out of her great rocking-chair , from which she could see the sun setting over the sea . The sight always delighted her very much .