eight o'clock
You have been in a temper all the afternoon ! You have spoiled my dress ! I was weady to go downstairs . It is eight o'clock . In a few minutes everyone will be here , and oh , what shall I do -- what shall I do ! Whatever will mother say when she sees me ? '' As if to give a practical answer to this inquiry , there came a sound of hasty footsteps in the corridor , the door flew open , and Lady Darcy rushed in , followed by the French maid .