one o'clock
She could not well cross his grandmother and Nina without his father to back her . She disliked to call his father at the club and make too much of the whole thing . Would he promise her that they would be home by ten o'clock , at latest ? Somewhat comforted by Ward 's affectionate loyalty , Harriet went up to dress for the one o'clock luncheon , and while she was dressing a new idea came to her . For a few minutes she shook her head , stood thinking , with a face of distaste . `` I COULD do that ! '' she said , aloud .