seven o'clock
At last the night of the great occasion arrived . Then it was Marjorie 's turn to feel sorry for Kitty , because she was too young to go to evening parties . But Mr. and Mrs. Maynard had promised some special fun to Kitty at home , and she watched Midget 's preparations with interest quite untinged by envy . Kingdon and Marjorie were to go alone at seven o'clock , and Mr. Maynard was to come after them at nine . `` But Gladys said , Mother , '' said Midge , `` that she hoped we 'd stay later than nine . '' `` I hope you wo n't , '' said Mrs. Maynard . `` You 're really too young to go out at night anyway , but as it 's just across the street , I trust you 'll get there safely .