Ten o'clock
She is always bringing stray kittens home . '' For some reason this statement seemed to amuse Max . To the surprise of the girls , he and Constance exchanged a smile . Ten o'clock struck before Edith and Frances found themselves , after a happy evening , again in the pretty guest-room . `` Miss Connie , I am afraid you were n't ready to come up , '' said thoughtful Edith . `` Did n't you want to stop longer with your father and Mr. Max ? '' `` Max does n't leave until Tuesday morning , '' Constance replied .