a quarter before six
She had on a pretty little blue silk gown that she knew Bertram liked , and she watched very anxiously for Bertram to come up the steps . She remembered now , with a pang , that he had long since given up his peculiar ring ; but she meant to meet him at the door just the same . Bertram , however , did not come . At a quarter before six he telephoned that he had met some friends , and would dine at the club . `` My , my , how pretty we are ! '' exclaimed Uncle William , when they went down to dinner together . `` New frock ? ''