ten at night
They had pleasant evenings too , with plenty of callers , albeit somewhat checked and chilled by rigorous Mrs. James . `` It is both foolish and wicked ! '' said Madam Weatherstone to her daughter-in-law , `` Exposing a group of silly girls to such danger and temptations ! I understand there is singing and laughing going on at that house until half-past ten at night . '' `` Yes , there is , '' Viva admitted . `` Mrs. James insists that they shall all be in bed at eleven -- which is very wise . I 'm glad they have good times -- there 's safety in numbers , you know . ''