seven o'clock
I had not proved it . My godmother went on to decree that I was to go with her and Graham to a concert that same night : which concert , she explained , was a grand affair to be held in the large salle , or hall , of the principal musical society . The most advanced of the pupils of the Conservatoire were to perform : it was to be followed by a lottery `` au bénéfice des pauvres ; '' and to crown all , the King , Queen , and Prince of Labassecour were to be present . Graham , in sending tickets , had enjoined attention to costume as a compliment due to royalty : he also recommended punctual readiness by seven o'clock . About six , I was ushered upstairs . Without any force at all , I found myself led and influenced by another 's will , unconsulted , unpersuaded , quietly overruled . In short , the pink dress went on , softened by some drapery of black lace .