ten o'clock
I hope you will pardon us , Grace , but the desire to shake that husky Egyptian reptile was irresistible . '' `` There is nothing to pardon , '' replied Grace , `` and we have only thanks to offer for the fun you have given us . '' `` It was indeed a notable performance , '' agreed Nora . `` Girls and boys , '' said Anne , `` it is almost ten o'clock and Grace ought to be in bed . I move that we adjourn . '' `` Second the motion , '' said David . `` We have been very selfish in keeping poor Grace up when she is ill . ''