the hour of five o'clock
His eyes were fixed upon the topmost step . Violet stood there , smiling down upon them . She was wearing a black and white gown , and a black hat with white ospreys . It was the hour of five o'clock tea and many people were passing in and out . She came gracefully down the steps . The two men remained speechless . `` I have been waiting for you , Mr. Draconmeyer , '' she remarked , smiling .