six o'clock
How they chattered as they came down stairs , and with what lightness and laughter they went to Little Leywood . Their interests were centred in John , and Kitty took the foremost place as an engaged girl . After dinner young men arrived , and tennis was played unceasingly . At six o'clock , tired and hot with air and exercise , all went in to tea -- a high tea . At seven John said he must be thinking of getting home ; and happy and glad with all the pleasant influences of the day upon them , Kitty and the Miss Austins accompanied him as far as the farm gate . `` What a beautiful walk you will have , Mr Norton ; but are n't you tired ? Seven miles in the morning and seven in the evening ! ''