seven o'clock in the
evening
asked Wilder ; but Jasper did not wait to answer . He rushed to Dr. Benton 's office , got his permission to go home , packed his valise , and in five minutes was on his way to the depot . He was just in time for the afternoon train . At seven o'clock in the evening he entered the avenue that led to his father 's house . Throwing open the front door , he met Margaret in the hall . `` I 'm glad you 're here , Master Jasper , '' said the faithful handmaiden , heartily . `` Is it too late ? ''