nine o'clock
Tavia gave a significant sigh . Who could have any fun `` with that door-bell floral piece tagging on , '' she thought . Mrs. Glen was appealed to and it was finally arranged that she , Mrs. White , and the younger set should go on the following afternoon to visit Camp Hard Tack . When the nine o'clock bell rang the visitors promptly rose to go , nor were they detained by any overwhelming entreaties to prolong their stay . `` Of all the sticks , '' began Ned , when they were at a safe distance . `` Hush , Neddie , Rosabel is being properly brought up , '' interrupted Mrs. White with more smiles than frowns . `` Properly !