7 o'clock
Bob really outplayed himself , and several times , when he approached Della , Frank whispered to her that her brother was smitten and trying to `` show off '' before the new girl . Della , well pleased , nodded agreement . Nevertheless , Frank and Della played their best , and the score stood at three-all when Jack hailed them from the sidelines with the information that , unless they preferred being late to dinner , it behooved them to quit playing and hasten indoors . Dinner at the Temples was served promptly at 7 o'clock , and never delayed . Accordingly , the game was broken up . `` Come along , Jack , '' said Frank , linking an arm in that of his pal ; `` your father 's not at home , and we wo n't let you dine in solitary splendor . You are coming to dinner with us . ''