six o'clock
I have a surprise for you , John . It is unnecessary to answer unless you find my invitation impossible . Dorothy . '' At six o'clock the young men , looking fresh and comfortable in their white flannels walked over to the Neal home . Mrs. Neal and Dorothy were sitting on the porch and after greetings all found seats . Rosamond Clay , Dorothy 's guest , came out and joined them . She was a tall , athletic , strikingly handsome brunette , just eighteen and , as the boys subsequently found out , a better shot , swimmer and mountain-climber than either of them .