seven o'clock
And message two was the grateful acceptance of the fresh milk that had been offered . Everybody he met wanted to add something to these modest demands . Bert had not felt himself so surrounded with affection and sympathy for many years . At seven o'clock he was back at the garage , heavily laden , but cheerful . Nancy leaned out of the upper window , where geraniums in boxes bloomed as they had bloomed when first the Bradleys came to Holly Court and called out joyfully , `` See how nice we are ! '' The children , laughing and stumbling over each other , were carrying miscellaneous loads of clothing and bedding upstairs . Bert picked up two pillows and an odd bureau drawer full of garments , and followed them .