About a quarter to seven
I noticed that John 's manner was somewhat unusual . He seemed very excited and restless . After tea , Mrs. Inglethorp went to lie down to rest before her efforts in the evening and I challenged Mary Cavendish to a single at tennis . About a quarter to seven , Mrs. Inglethorp called us that we should be late as supper was early that night . We had rather a scramble to get ready in time ; and before the meal was over the motor was waiting at the door . The entertainment was a great success , Mrs. Inglethorp 's recitation receiving tremendous applause . There were also some tableaux in which Cynthia took part .