midnight
Katherine had made an engagement with Lillian Wenderblatt to go for a long walk . Leila and Vera were going to drive to the town of Hamilton to buy the where-withal for a spread to be given that evening in honor of Nella and Selma , who were expected on the five o'clock train . Helen being the only one with time on her hands , Leila advised her to join them on their quest for the most toothsome `` eats . '' Contrary to Jerry 's wet-blanket and extravagant prediction that the trunks would probably be delivered `` around midnight , '' they arrived shortly before eleven o'clock , and an industrious season of unpacking set in . Determined to finish arranging their effects before four o'clock , they labored at the task with commendable energy and speed , stopping only for luncheon , which was eaten in some haste . `` We certainly have hustled , '' Jerry congratulated , as she lifted the last remaining articles from the bottom of one of her two trunks and found place for them in her chiffonier . `` I 'm glad the job is done .