eight o'clock
It was only quarter of eight when she and Evelyn made their way to the English class-room , where Doris had scheduled the class meeting . The president and one or two others were already there . But Ruth had no intention of discussing the matter again ; indeed , her idea in coming early was to ward off any attempt to change the sentiment she had started at her tea . By eight o'clock , nearly twenty girls had arrived , and Doris called the meeting to order . `` I do n't see why people ca n't be interested enough to come on time ! '' remarked Ruth , significantly . The observation seemed general , but as Marjorie Wilkinson and Lily Andrews entered the room a few minutes later , when the roll was being called , the girls remembered the remark , and the shaft went home .