eleven o'clock
But the company at the festival cared little about that . They were housed , and enjoyed themselves with light music , fruits , flowers and friends . And before the hour of separation the storm would probably be over , and carriages , or at least water-proof cloaks , overshoes and umbrella 's , would be in attendance upon every one . So they made merry until eleven o'clock , when the storm was passing away with a steady light rain . Every lady who had a carriage in waiting offered to give Mrs. Grey a seat and to set her down at her own door . Mary Grey thanked each in succession and declined the kind offer , adding that she expected some one to come for her . At last nearly everybody had left the room but the treasurer of the festival , who was counting the receipts , and the sexton , who was covering the tables , preparatory to closing for the night .