about five in the
afternoon
I could not have imagined him so patient . Yesterday Vere came home , bringing her friends with her , and already Rachel and her love affair seems far away , and we live in such a bustle and confusion that there is no time to think . I 'm rather glad , for I was getting quite dull and mopey . They arrived about five in the afternoon , and came trooping into the hall , where tea was waiting . Two girls and three men , and Vere herself , prettier than ever , but with just the old , aggravating , condescending way . `` Hallo , Babs ! Is that you transformed into a young lady in long dresses , and your hair done up ?