Seven o'clock
She 's been having rather a dull time here , I 'm afraid . '' Then there was silence . Maggie wanted to speak , but the words would not come , and she had the curious sensation that even if she did find them no one would hear them . Then Uncle Mathew suddenly said good-bye , stumbled over his boots by the door , shot out , `` Seven o'clock , Maggie '' -- and was gone . `` Well , that will be nice for you , Maggie , '' said Anne , looking at her . `` Yes , '' said Maggie . `` You do n't mind , do you ? ''