about seven
in the morning
Once he turned to his host : `` When ought I to get an answer to that cable , Hartleigh ? to-day , do you think ? '' `` Yes , I should say so without doubt , '' was the reply , `` if it 's answered promptly , and in fact there 's plenty of time . Remember that we are about six hours earlier than New York by the clock , and it 's only about seven in the morning over there . '' * * * * * Coffee was served on the balustraded platform of the flight of marble steps leading down to the grounds below . `` Mary , '' said Mrs. Hartleigh , when cigarettes had been offered , `` do n't you want to show Mr. Lenox something of La Violante ? '' `` I shall take you to my favorite place , '' she said , as they descended the steps together .