about eight o'clock
If I have time , I may walk down to the boat-house . But do n't wait for me . Any one of a score of trifles may delay me . '' This conversation took place about eight o'clock . That was the last the two girls saw of each other until Mary , decked out in her new gown , came down the hall on the way to Dr. Morgan 's apartments . Elizabeth , dusty and tired , had that moment returned from the day 's outing . `` You 've been out in the sun , with only that brimless cap on your head , '' was Mary 's greeting .