half past eight
He grew self-conscious , apologetic . And Clayton felt a resentment that was close to despair . The second of April fell on a Saturday . Congress , having ended the session the fourth of March , had been hastily reconvened , and on the evening of that day , Saturday , at half past eight , the President went before the two Houses in joint session . Much to Clayton 's disgust , he found on returning home that they were dining out . `` Only at the Mackenzies . It 's not a party , '' Natalie said .