half past five
But now I must hurry , or mamma will know something is going to happen . '' `` Go on , then ; only be sure you 're back here by five , '' Marjorie warned her . `` And do n't let the boys come here this afternoon , for I 'm too tired to even look at them . '' At half past five , the guests had assembled and were sitting in the parlor , looking a little annoyed and uncomfortable as the moments passed by and their hostess did not appear . `` Come right in , '' Marjorie had said to them , one after another ; `` Mamma will be so glad to see you ; she 'll be here in a minute . '' Last of all came Dr. Brownlee . He had been delayed until the last possible moment , and now , just as Mr. and Mrs. Fisher turned the corner far down the street , he rang at the door , to be admitted by Marjorie .