two o'clock
He was worse when I saw him yesterday , and I promised to send you to-day to read to him , and take him some wine . I shall not want you till five , and my dress is quite ready . They dine at half-past six , and the evening party are invited for nine , I believe . ' This was said by Miss Gwynne to Gladys , at about half-past two o'clock , on the day of Miss Nugent 's festivities . ` Very well , ma'am , ' said Gladys , ` I will make as much haste as possible . ' ` Do you know where Colonel Vaughan is , Gladys ? ' asked Miss Gwynne .