seven o'clock
Neither girl ate much dinner . They were far too highly excited to do justice to the meal . In spite of their estrangement they were both looking forward to the dance . At half-past seven o'clock Jerry and the rest of the reform party arrived , buzzing like a hive of bees . `` Is she here yet ? '' whispered Jerry Macy in Marjorie 's ear , after paying her respects to Mrs. Dean and Mary , who , with Marjorie , received their guests in the palm-decorated hall . `` No , she has n't come .